Privacy Policy

Effective date: June 15, 2025

1. Introduction

AnInter.net (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the free link generation service at AnInter.net (“Service”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service, in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

AnInter.net
c/o DeebSheep UG, Iburger Str. 53-55, 49082 Osnabrück, Germany
Company Registration: HRB 217403 (Amtsgericht Osnabrück)
Email: privacy@aninter.net

3. Personal Data We Collect

We minimize data collection. We process only the following:

  • Link Usage Statistics:
    • IP address: not stored in raw form; immediately hashed or encrypted upon receipt.
    • Timestamp: date and time of link click.
    • Referrer & User-Agent: optionally collected in hashed form for basic analytics.
  • Account Information:
    • Your name (not publicly visible).
    • Email address (for account recovery and notifications).

4. Purpose & Lawful Basis of Processing

We process your data for these purposes:

  • Operate and maintain the Service (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
  • Prevent abuse and ensure security (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
  • Improve analytics and performance monitoring (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
  • Communicate with you about updates or support (Art. 6(1)(a) & (b) GDPR).

5. Data Retention

  • Hashed/encrypted IP and statistics: retained for up to 12 months, then permanently deleted.
  • Account data (email, username): retained until account deletion plus a grace period of 30 days for recovery.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS).
  • Hashing or encrypting IPs and sensitive logs at collection.
  • Access controls and regular security audits.

7. Your Data Subject Rights

Under GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Receive your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@aninter.net. We will respond within one month.

8. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use only essential cookies for:

  • Session management (e.g., keeping you logged in).
  • Basic security (e.g., CSRF tokens).

No marketing or tracking cookies are used.

9. Third-Party Services

We do not share personal data with third parties except:

  • When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
  • To service providers bound by confidentiality agreements (e.g., hosting, email).

10. International Transfers

We store and process your data within the EU. If data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure adequate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their personal data. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect upon posting with a new “Effective date.” Please review periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us here.