Privacy Policy

Introduction

At tinybro.com, your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services, which include QR code generation, URL shortening, and link analytics.

We are fully committed to complying with global privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), PIPEDA (Canada), and other applicable data protection laws.

By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Data

Only collected if voluntarily submitted by you (e.g., when signing up, contacting support, or subscribing):

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Contact details

b. Technical and Usage Data

Collected automatically to operate and improve our services:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and OS

  • Referral URL

  • Time and date of access

  • Geolocation (only if enabled by the user)

  • QR code scans, shortened URL activity, metadata (e.g., timestamps, number of scans)

c. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use essential and optional cookies. You can opt-out of non-essential cookies and manage your preferences via our cookie banner and browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data only for the following legal and legitimate purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services

  • To enable analytics and performance reporting

  • To respond to inquiries or customer support requests

  • To detect, prevent, and address security or technical issues

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • With your explicit consent (where required)

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR & Equivalents)

We only process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent

  • Performance of a contract

  • Legal obligation

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., analytics, service improvement)

4. Data Sharing and International Transfers

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your data only with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict data protection agreements

  • Regulatory or law enforcement authorities when legally required

  • International transfers of data are protected via:

    • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

    • Adequacy decisions under GDPR

    • Binding Corporate Rules, where applicable

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal data

  • Correction of inaccurate data

  • Deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")

  • Data portability

  • Restriction or objection to processing

  • Withdrawal of consent (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@tinybro.com. We respond to all requests within the legal timeframe (usually 30 days).

6. Data Retention

We only retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. QR code and URL data may be anonymized for analytics.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Firewalls

  • Access controls

  • Secure data centers

However, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and safeguard your credentials.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has submitted data, we will delete it promptly.

9. Cookies and Analytics

We use first-party and third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to:

  • Understand how users interact with our platform

  • Improve user experience

  • Offer tailored content

You can opt-out of analytics cookies through our cookie consent manager or by visiting Google’s opt-out tool.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you via email (if applicable) or through a notice on our website. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact:

tinybro.com
Email: privacy@tinybro.com
Website: https://tinybro.com
 

If you are located in the EU/UK, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at: dpo@tinybro.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.