1. Overview

Link Checker (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website at mylinkchecker.com and the Link Checker browser extension. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it when you use our free link checking tool.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate the service, and we do not sell your data to third parties.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 URLs you submit for scanning

When you paste a URL into our link checker tool and click “Check”, we process that URL to perform a safety scan. We do not store or log submitted URLs. Each scan request is processed in real time and the submitted URL is discarded immediately after the scan completes.

2.2 Usage analytics

We may collect anonymized, aggregated analytics about how the website is used — such as page views, session duration, and general geographic region (country level only). This data does not identify you personally and is used solely to improve the tool.

2.3 Browser extension data

The Link Checker Chrome extension only accesses URLs when you explicitly interact with it (clicking the extension icon or right-clicking a link). The extension does not monitor your browsing activity passively and does not collect browsing history.

3. Third-Party Threat Intelligence Services

To perform URL safety scans, we transmit submitted URLs to third-party threat intelligence providers. These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle URL submissions. By using Link Checker, you acknowledge that submitted URLs may be processed by these third-party services.

4. Cookies

We do not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies. We may use essential session cookies required for the website to function correctly. These cookies do not track you across other websites.

5. Data Retention

Because we do not store submitted URLs or personal identifying information, there is no user data for us to retain or delete. Anonymized analytics data (if collected) is retained for up to 12 months in aggregated form.

6. Your Rights

Since we do not collect personally identifiable information, we cannot identify individual users or retrieve user-specific data. If you have questions about data that may be held by third-party threat intelligence providers we use, please consult their respective privacy policies.

7. Children's Privacy

Link Checker is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please visit our About page for contact information, or use our free link checking tool.