Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how LynURL (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses them on our website and service (the “Service”), and your choices regarding cookies.

By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.

Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Session cookies are deleted when you close your web browser.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication and analytics.Cookie Policy
• Stripe: Payment processing. Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention.Cookie Policy
• Cloudflare: Security and performance. May set security cookies.Cookie Policy

5. Link Click Analytics

When someone clicks on a shortened link created through LynURL, we collect analytics data to provide insights to link owners. This data includes:

• Timestamp of the click
• Geographic location (country and city, derived from IP address)
• Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Browser and operating system
• Referrer URL (where the click came from)

We do not use cookies to track users across shortened links. IP addresses are processed for geolocation only and are not stored in full form.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites or all sites
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set

Here are links to cookie settings for common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

For analytics cookies, you can opt out using:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling or blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. Essential cookies are required for authentication and security features. Without them, you may not be able to log in or use certain features of the Service.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that lets you tell websites you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how DNT signals should be handled. Our Service does not currently respond to DNT signals. If a standard is adopted, we will update this policy accordingly.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@lynurl.com
• Website: https://lynurl.com