This Cookie Policy explains how trylink.io (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our website and services (the “Service”). It also explains your rights and choices under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable EU data protection laws.

trylink.io is a link shortening and link management platform. We use cookies only where necessary to operate the Service securely and to improve its performance.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to function properly, improve security, and remember user preferences.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or

• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted.

We may also use similar technologies (such as local storage). For simplicity, all such technologies are referred to as “cookies” in this policy.

2. How and Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies in accordance with GDPR principles, including lawfulness, data minimization, transparency, and purpose limitation.

Cookies on trylink.io are used to:

• Ensure the Service operates securely and reliably

• Remember cookie consent preferences

• Prevent abuse, fraud, and malicious activity

• Improve performance and stability

• Understand how shortened links and dashboards are used (in aggregated form)

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or behavioral profiling of children.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the operation of trylink.io and cannot be disabled. They do not require user consent under GDPR.

They are used for:

• Core website and service functionality

• Security and abuse prevention (e.g. bot detection, rate limiting)

• Load balancing and system integrity

• Remembering cookie consent choices

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

3.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

Functional cookies allow the Service to remember user preferences, such as:

• Language settings

• Interface preferences

• Logged-in session continuity (where applicable)

These cookies are used only if you provide consent.

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

3.3 Analytics / Performance Cookies (Optional)

Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with trylink.io, such as:

• Pages visited

• Feature usage

• Error rates and performance metrics

Analytics data is used in aggregated or pseudonymized form and is not used to identify individual users.

These cookies are used only with your explicit consent.

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

3.4 Advertising Cookies

trylink.io does not use advertising or tracking cookies for personalized or behavioral advertising.

If advertising technologies are introduced in the future, they will:

• Be clearly disclosed

• Require explicit opt-in consent

• Never be used to target children

4. Cookies Used on trylink.io

Below is an example list of cookies that may be used. This list may be updated as the Service evolves.

5. Cookies and Shortened Links

When a shortened link created via trylink.io is accessed:

• Essential technical data (such as request headers or IP addresses) may be processed temporarily to deliver the link and prevent abuse

• Cookies are not used to track individuals across websites

• Analytics related to link usage, where enabled, is aggregated and anonymized where possible

6. Children’s Privacy

Protecting children’s privacy is important to us.

• We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal data from children beyond what is strictly necessary to operate the Service

• We do not use cookies to profile children

• We do not use targeted advertising cookies

If you believe a child’s personal data has been processed through our Service without appropriate safeguards, please contact us using the details below.

7. Your Cookie Choices

When you visit trylink.io, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Accept only essential cookies

• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing Cookie Settings on the website.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

8. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies

• Delete cookies

• Block cookies entirely

Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Service from functioning correctly.

9. Data Transfers Outside the EU

If cookie-related data is processed by service providers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

Further information is available upon request.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our Service.

The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when changes were made. Material changes will be communicated where required by law.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Website: https://trylink.io
Email: [email protected]