Privacy Policy - MI6.TF URL Shortener & File Sharing

1. Data Controller

MI6.TF is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us through the information provided on our website.

2. Information We Collect and Legal Basis

We collect the following personal data:

2.1 Data You Provide

Original URLs: The long URLs you submit for shortening (Legal basis: Contract performance)
Uploaded Files: Files you upload for temporary sharing, including filenames and content (Legal basis: Contract performance)
Optional settings: Expiration dates, access limits, download limits, and passwords (Legal basis: Contract performance)

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

IP addresses: For security, fraud prevention, and abuse protection (Legal basis: Legitimate interest)
Access timestamps: When URLs are created and accessed, and when files are uploaded and downloaded (Legal basis: Legitimate interest)
File metadata: File sizes, types, upload timestamps, and download counts (Legal basis: Legitimate interest)
Basic usage statistics: Aggregated and anonymized usage data (Legal basis: Legitimate interest)

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

Providing URL shortening and temporary file sharing services
Enforcing upload quotas and rate limits to prevent abuse
Preventing abuse and malicious activity
Blocking harmful content (malware, executable files, etc.)
Maintaining platform security
Complying with legal obligations

4. Data Retention

We retain your data according to the following schedule:

Shortened URLs: Until expiration (if set) or deletion by administrators
Uploaded Files: Automatically and permanently deleted after 1-6 hours (default: 1 hour). Files cannot be recovered after deletion.
File Metadata: Retained for 30 days after file deletion for security and quota tracking purposes
Access/Download Logs: 90 days for security purposes
IP addresses: 30 days, unless required longer for security investigations
Anonymized statistics: Indefinitely (as they cannot identify you)

5. Your GDPR Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold

Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data

Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")

Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing your data

Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent

Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within one month.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell your personal data. We only share data:

When required by law or legal process
To protect our rights or safety
With your explicit consent

If we transfer data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Cookies and Tracking

We do not use cookies or third-party tracking technologies. Any session data is stored locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us through the website.

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