Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to TinyURL.ca ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our URL shortening service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• URLs: The original URLs you shorten and any custom short codes you create.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card information.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Analytics Data: When someone clicks your shortened link, we collect anonymized data including browser type, device type, referring website, and hashed IP addresses.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our service, including features used and pages visited.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our URL shortening service
• To authenticate users and maintain account security
• To provide analytics and insights about link performance
• To process payments and manage subscriptions
• To send important service updates and notifications
• To improve our service and develop new features
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• All data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS
• Passwords are hashed using bcrypt
• IP addresses are hashed for privacy protection
• We use secure authentication through Auth0
• Our infrastructure is hosted on Microsoft Azure with enterprise-grade security

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Auth0 (authentication), Stripe (payments), Microsoft Azure (hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

12. Canadian Privacy Compliance

TinyURL.ca is operated by IRA Next Inc., a Canadian company. We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.