Privacy Policy for SmartURL
Effective Date: 01/06/2024
At SmartURL, accessible from https://smarturl.co.uk, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by SmartURL and how we use it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information when you:
- Visit our website and use our services.
- Create or manage your SmartURL account.
- Interact with shortened URLs generated by our services.
The types of data we may collect include:
a. Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- Email address (for account creation, support, and communication purposes).
- Username and account preferences.
- IP address for security and system functionality purposes.
b. Website Interaction Information
- URLs you shorten through SmartURL.
- Performance data related to how users interact with SmartURL shortened links (e.g., click data, referring URLs).
- Technical information such as browser type, device type, and operating system.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in various ways, including:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
- To improve, personalize, and expand our website.
- To understand and analyze how you use our website and services.
- To develop new products, services, features, and functionality.
- To communicate with you, including for customer support, updates, and marketing purposes.
- To monitor and protect against any suspicious activity or malicious use of SmartURL.
3. Cookies and Web Beacons
SmartURL uses cookies to store user preferences, track visits, and enhance the user experience on our website. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information but may be used to personalize your experience.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings. However, this may affect your ability to use some features of the SmartURL service.
4. Data Sharing and Transfer
We do not sell, trade, or transfer any personal data to outside parties. However, we may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
5. Third-Party Services
SmartURL may link to third-party services, which have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services, and we encourage users to read the privacy policies of any linked services.
6. Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request that we correct or delete any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time, which may affect your ability to use certain services.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
SmartURL reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of any significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@smarturl.co.uk