Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 14, 2026

yLink.pro ("we", "us", "our") operates the website https://ylink.pro. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored hashed). If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment information is processed by our third-party payment providers (Stripe, PayPal) — we do not store card numbers.

1.2. Usage Data: We automatically collect: IP address (anonymized after 30 days), browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, timestamps, and device information.

1.3. Link Analytics: When someone clicks a shortened link, we collect: click timestamp, approximate geographic location (city/country level), device type, browser, operating system, and referrer URL. This data is provided to the link creator for analytics purposes.

1.4. Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and session management, and optional analytics cookies (Google Analytics). You can manage preferences through our cookie consent banner.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send administrative notifications (service updates, security alerts)
  • Provide link analytics to users who create shortened links
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Retention

Account data: Retained while your account is active. Deleted within 30 days of account termination.

Link analytics: Retained for the lifetime of the link. Deleted when the link is deleted by the owner.

Server logs: IP addresses anonymized after 30 days. Logs deleted after 90 days.

Deleted accounts: All personal data permanently removed within 30 days.

4. Data Sharing

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

  • Service Providers: Hosting (Azure), payment processing (Stripe/PayPal), email delivery, analytics (Google Analytics) — only as necessary
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with prior notice)

5. Your Rights (GDPR & International)

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@ylink.pro. We respond within 30 days.

6. Data Security

  • TLS/SSL encryption for all data in transit
  • Encrypted password storage (bcrypt)
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication for internal systems
  • Server infrastructure within the EU

7. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in the European Union. If you access our services from outside the EU, your data may be transferred to and processed in the EU with appropriate safeguards.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Shortened URLs created by our users may redirect to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Registered users will be notified of significant changes via email. The "Last Updated" date indicates the most recent revision.

11. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries: admin@ylink.pro | Contact Form