Privacy Policy

Introduction

ShieldmyLinks ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service at shieldmylinks.com.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Account creation date

Protected Link Data

When you create a protected link, we store:

• Target URL (the link you're protecting)
• Optional customization data (name, description, logo URL)
• Color scheme preferences
• Visit count (number of successful captcha completions)
• Creation and modification timestamps

Usage Information

When visitors interact with your protected links, we collect:

• Successful captcha completion (increments visit counter)
• No personally identifiable information about visitors

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Create and manage your protected links
• Send you service-related emails (account creation, password reset, link confirmation)
• Provide analytics on link performance
• Improve and optimize our service
• Prevent abuse and ensure security

Data Retention

We retain your account data and protected link information for as long as your account is active. You can delete your protected links at any time from your dashboard. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us at info@shieldmylinks.com.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a business transfer or acquisition

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. This includes:

• Encrypted password storage
• Secure HTTPS connections
• Row-level security policies in our database
• Regular security audits and updates

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@shieldmylinks.com

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies necessary for authentication and service functionality. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies. Our service uses session cookies to maintain your logged-in state.

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 become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.