SnipURL

Last Updated: June 21, 2025

SnipURL ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at snipurl.net (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Lightning Network-powered URL monetization service.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Lightning Address: Required to receive payments for your monetized links
• URLs and Descriptions: The destination URLs and optional descriptions you provide for monetization
• Payment Amounts: The satoshi amounts you set for accessing your links

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Click statistics and payment completion rates for your links only
• Payment Data: Lightning Network transaction confirmations (no personal payment details stored)
• Session Data: Temporary session tokens for security (automatically deleted)

What We DON'T Collect

• No IP Address Logging: We do not store or log IP addresses
• No Device Fingerprinting: We do not track browser type, device information, or system details
• No Personal Identifiers: We do not require or store names, phone numbers, or addresses
• No Tracking Cookies: We do not use persistent tracking or advertising cookies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the minimal information we collect for these essential purposes only:

• Processing Lightning Network payments and facilitating instant payouts
• Providing basic analytics for your monetized links (clicks and successful payments)
• Preventing fraud and ensuring payment security
• Maintaining core service functionality

What We DON'T Do With Your Data

• No Profiling: We do not create user profiles or behavioral tracking
• No Marketing: We do not use data for marketing or advertising purposes
• No Cross-Service Tracking: We do not track you across other websites
• No Data Mining: We do not analyze your data for insights beyond basic service metrics

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

• Lightning Network Infrastructure: Payment processing through Lightning Network nodes only
• Hosting Services: Minimal server infrastructure for service operation (no data shared)

Legal Requirements

• When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• To prevent fraud or abuse of our service

4. Lightning Network Considerations

SnipURL operates on the Lightning Network, which has specific privacy characteristics:

• Payment Privacy: Lightning transactions provide enhanced privacy compared to on-chain Bitcoin transactions
• Lightning Address: Your Lightning Address is used to receive payments and may be visible to payers
• Node Information: Lightning Network routing may involve multiple nodes, each with their own privacy policies
• Transaction Finality: Lightning payments are final and cannot be reversed

5. Data Storage and Security

• Minimal Data Storage: We store only essential data required for Lightning payments
• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• No Logs Policy: We do not maintain access logs or user activity logs
• Temporary Sessions: Session data is automatically purged after use
• Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard security practices without data collection

6. Data Retention

We follow a strict minimal data retention policy:

• Active Links: Only Lightning address and URL data while your links remain active
• Payment Records: Only Lightning transaction confirmations (no personal payment details)
• No Long-term Storage: We do not maintain historical databases of user activity
• Automatic Deletion: Inactive link data is automatically deleted after 90 days of inactivity
• Session Data: Automatically deleted when sessions end

7. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• View your earnings and analytics through our dashboard
• Update your Lightning Address at any time
• Delete your monetized links and associated data

Data Portability

• Export your link data and analytics in standard formats
• Transfer your earnings data for personal record-keeping

Communication Preferences

• We do not send marketing emails as no email address is required
• Service notifications are minimal and related to payment processing only

8. Cookies and Tracking

• Essential Cookies Only: Minimal session management for security (automatically deleted)
• No Analytics Cookies: We do not use analytics or tracking cookies
• No Third-Party Tracking: We do not use any third-party tracking, advertising, or social media pixels
• No Persistent Storage: We do not store long-term data in your browser
• Privacy by Design: Our service is built to function without extensive data collection

9. International Data Transfers

Our service may process data across different jurisdictions due to the global nature of the Lightning Network. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

10. Children's Privacy

SnipURL is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights:

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.