🔐 Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Welcome to myLinky.io. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.

1. Who We Are

myLinky.io is a privately operated website directory. For any privacy-related questions, please contact us at info@mylinky.io.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

• Account data: When you register, we store your username, email address and hashed password.
• Usage data: We may log your IP address, browser type, and pages visited for security and analytics purposes.
• User content: Websites you add privately, favorites you save, and suggestions you submit.
• Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your session, remember your language and theme preferences.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data, see: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

4. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the service
• To authenticate you and keep your account secure
• To send verification and password reset emails
• To improve the website based on usage patterns
• To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense

5. Data Sharing

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

• Google AdSense – for ad serving and measurement
• DeepL – anonymized text for translation (if you use the translate feature)
• Metanet AG – our hosting provider in Switzerland

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at info@mylinky.io.

7. Your Rights (Swiss DSG / GDPR)

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@mylinky.io.

8. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for login, session management, and security (e.g. CSRF protection)
• Preference cookies: Remember your language and theme (dark/light mode)
• Advertising cookies: Set by Google AdSense to deliver personalized ads

You can control cookies via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

9. Security

We take security seriously. All passwords are hashed using bcrypt, HTTPS is enforced, and we apply security headers and CSRF protection throughout the site.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: info@mylinky.io