Privacy Policy Overview
Pius ("Company") establishes and discloses this Privacy Policy to protect users' personal information and rights in accordance with relevant laws such as the Personal Information Protection Act. This policy applies to the URL shortening service "Quik" and all related services.
Personal Information Collection and Use
Information We Collect
- Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted), profile information
- Usage Data: URLs shortened, click statistics, access timestamps, IP addresses
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Analytics Data: Service usage patterns, performance metrics
Purpose of Use
- Service provision and operation
- User authentication and account management
- Analytics and statistics provision
- Service improvement and development
- Customer support and communication
- Fraud prevention and security enhancement
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help operate our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Safety and Security: To protect users' safety and prevent fraud or abuse
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Secure data centers with physical security measures
- Employee training on data protection practices
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations:
- Account Data: Until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity
- URL Data: As per URL expiration settings or account deletion
- Analytics Data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement
- Legal Compliance: Some data may be retained longer as required by law
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request information about personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@quik.im
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and authentication
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our service
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data according to applicable data protection laws.
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.
Privacy Policy Updates
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. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@quik.im
- Company: Pius
- Service: Quik URL Shortener