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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 21, 2025

1. Introduction

At YT.vu ("we," "our," or "us"), your privacy is our top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our URL shortening service. By accessing or using our service, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please read it carefully to understand how your personal data is handled.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use YT.vu, you may voluntarily provide certain personal information. This includes details necessary for account creation, such as your email address, name, and password. Additionally, when you use our service, you supply the URLs you wish to shorten and any custom aliases you create. If you contact our support team, we also collect the information you provide. For premium services, we may collect payment information, which is processed securely through our trusted payment partners.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain data when you visit or use our service. This data does not identify you personally but may include details such as your IP address, browser type, device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, and information about your interactions with our service. We also collect analytics data regarding the performance of shortened URLs, such as click-through rates, geographic information, and timing details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to provide, maintain, and enhance our service. Specifically, your data is used to:

  • Operate our URL shortening service efficiently, including the creation and management of shortened URLs, tracking analytics, and ensuring proper functionality.
  • Protect the security and integrity of our service by detecting and preventing fraud, spam, abuse, and unauthorized access.
  • Improve our service by analyzing usage patterns and implementing enhancements based on user interactions.
  • Communicate important updates, security alerts, and administrative messages to you. With your consent, we may also send marketing communications about new features or services.

4. Data Sharing and Protection

Data Sharing

We are committed to protecting your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We collaborate with third-party providers who assist in operating our service, conducting business operations, or supporting our users. These providers access your information solely for specific tasks and are required to protect your data.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid request from public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). We may also share your data to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit via SSL/TLS, secure data storage practices, and regular security assessments. While no method of electronic storage or transmission is entirely secure, we strive to protect your data and encourage you to contact us immediately if you suspect any security issues.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Our retention practices include:

  • Account Information: We keep your account information active as long as your account remains active. Once an account is deleted, we initiate the process of securely removing your personal data.
  • Shortened URLs: Your shortened URLs remain active until you choose to delete them or your account is terminated, ensuring ongoing link functionality.
  • Analytics Data: We store analytics data for shortened URLs for up to 12 months, balancing the need for performance insights with privacy considerations.

7. User Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access and Updates: You can review and update your personal information through your account settings. For data not available in your settings, please contact us directly.
  • Data Portability: Upon request, we will provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Account Deletion: You may delete your account at any time. Note that some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes, such as fraud prevention.
  • Marketing Communications: You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

8. International Data Transfers

YT.vu operates globally and may transfer your information to countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place during such transfers, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses: For transfers outside the EU/EEA, we implement the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure adequate data protection.
  • Data Protection Agreements: We maintain agreements with our service providers and partners to ensure that your information is consistently protected regardless of location.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate measures to remove the data from our systems.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. In the event of material changes, we will: - Post the updated Privacy Policy on this page. - Notify you via email if you have provided your contact information. - Display a prominent notice on our service.

Your continued use of our service after such updates signifies your acceptance of the modified Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. For complex or multiple requests, we may require additional time and will keep you informed of our progress.

12. Jurisdiction-Specific Provisions

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. These include the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your data, and opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).

European Economic Area Residents

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users in the European Economic Area have additional rights concerning their personal data, including the right to object to processing and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

By using our service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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