1. Introduction
Welcome to mnurl.com ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate a URL shortening service that allows users to convert long URLs into shorter, more shareable links (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://mnurl.com or use our Service.
By accessing or using mnurl.com, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Original URLs: The long URLs you submit to be shortened.
Custom Aliases (optional): Any custom short codes you choose for your links.
Account Information (if registration is offered): Email address, username, and password.
Communications: Any information you share when contacting our support team.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use mnurl.com or click a shortened link, we may automatically collect:
Log Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, and access timestamps.
Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and language preferences.
Usage Data: Click counts, geographic region (country/city-level), and referring websites.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small data files used to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and analyze traffic (see Section 6).
2.3 Information We Do Not Collect
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as government-issued IDs, financial account numbers, health information, or biometric data through the basic shortening function.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
To provide and maintain the URL shortening service.
To generate analytics and aggregated click statistics for link creators.
To detect, prevent, and address abuse, spam, phishing, malware distribution, and other malicious activity.
To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and enforce our Terms of Service.
To improve our Service, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop new features.
To communicate with you regarding service announcements or security notices.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Performance of a contract: To deliver the Service you request.
Legitimate interests: To secure the Service, prevent fraud, and improve functionality.
Consent: For non-essential cookies and marketing communications, where required.
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and lawful government requests.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services, CDN partners) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality obligations.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, subpoena, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of mnurl.com, our users, or the public.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, subject to equivalent privacy protections.
Aggregated or De-identified Data: Statistics that cannot reasonably identify an individual may be shared publicly or with partners.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
mnurl.com uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Maintain session continuity and user preferences.
Measure aggregate traffic and link performance.
Detect abusive or automated activity.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Service.
7. Data Retention
Shortened Links: Retained for as long as the service is operational, unless deleted by the creator or removed for policy violations.
Log Data: Typically retained for up to 12 months, after which it is deleted or anonymized.
Account Data: Retained while your account is active and deleted within a reasonable period after account closure, subject to legal retention requirements.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption in transit, access controls, and periodic security reviews. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
Data portability: Receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at the address in Section 13. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your country of residence. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure an adequate level of protection.
11. Children's Privacy
mnurl.com is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.
12. Prohibited Uses & Link Safety
Users are prohibited from using mnurl.com to shorten links that contain malware, phishing content, illegal material, harassment, or any content violating applicable laws. We reserve the right to disable, remove, or report any shortened link at our sole discretion without prior notice.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Website: https://mnurl.com
Subject Line: "Privacy Inquiry"
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or via email where appropriate. Your continued use of mnurl.com after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Welcome to mnurl.com ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate a URL shortening service that allows users to convert long URLs into shorter, more shareable links (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://mnurl.com or use our Service.
By accessing or using mnurl.com, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Original URLs: The long URLs you submit to be shortened.
Custom Aliases (optional): Any custom short codes you choose for your links.
Account Information (if registration is offered): Email address, username, and password.
Communications: Any information you share when contacting our support team.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use mnurl.com or click a shortened link, we may automatically collect:
Log Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, and access timestamps.
Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and language preferences.
Usage Data: Click counts, geographic region (country/city-level), and referring websites.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small data files used to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and analyze traffic (see Section 6).
2.3 Information We Do Not Collect
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as government-issued IDs, financial account numbers, health information, or biometric data through the basic shortening function.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
To provide and maintain the URL shortening service.
To generate analytics and aggregated click statistics for link creators.
To detect, prevent, and address abuse, spam, phishing, malware distribution, and other malicious activity.
To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and enforce our Terms of Service.
To improve our Service, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop new features.
To communicate with you regarding service announcements or security notices.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Performance of a contract: To deliver the Service you request.
Legitimate interests: To secure the Service, prevent fraud, and improve functionality.
Consent: For non-essential cookies and marketing communications, where required.
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and lawful government requests.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services, CDN partners) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality obligations.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, subpoena, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of mnurl.com, our users, or the public.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, subject to equivalent privacy protections.
Aggregated or De-identified Data: Statistics that cannot reasonably identify an individual may be shared publicly or with partners.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
mnurl.com uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Maintain session continuity and user preferences.
Measure aggregate traffic and link performance.
Detect abusive or automated activity.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Service.
7. Data Retention
Shortened Links: Retained for as long as the service is operational, unless deleted by the creator or removed for policy violations.
Log Data: Typically retained for up to 12 months, after which it is deleted or anonymized.
Account Data: Retained while your account is active and deleted within a reasonable period after account closure, subject to legal retention requirements.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption in transit, access controls, and periodic security reviews. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
Data portability: Receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at the address in Section 13. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your country of residence. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure an adequate level of protection.
11. Children's Privacy
mnurl.com is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.
12. Prohibited Uses & Link Safety
Users are prohibited from using mnurl.com to shorten links that contain malware, phishing content, illegal material, harassment, or any content violating applicable laws. We reserve the right to disable, remove, or report any shortened link at our sole discretion without prior notice.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Website: https://mnurl.com
Subject Line: "Privacy Inquiry"
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or via email where appropriate. Your continued use of mnurl.com after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.