PikTop Privacy Policy
Effective Date November 4, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how PikTop ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website, https://pik.top ("Site"). By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our data practices as described herein.
What information do we collect about you?
We collect limited personal information when you use PikTop. Specifically:
- Email address – provided when you submit a TikTok URL.
- Username – created at the time of submission.
- TikTok URLs – you may submit publicly available TikTok links to be displayed and ranked on PikTop.
We do not collect passwords, store persistent identifiers, or intentionally log IP addresses for user tracking purposes. We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-first analytics service, which may automatically collect aggregated, non-personal technical information. According to Plausible's Data Policy, this may include information such as:
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Approximate location (city-level)
- Referring websites
We do not associate this metadata with your submissions or identity.
How do we use your information?
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To link your TikTok URL submissions to your chosen username for public display, while keeping your email address private and never publicly visible.
- To analyze site traffic and improve our platform through privacy-preserving metrics provided by Plausible.
- To potentially send optional product updates or feedback requests, if you choose to opt in to receive communications.
We do not share or sell your data to advertisers or commercial partners.
Third-Party Services
We use a limited number of third-party service providers to operate Piktop, including:
- Supabase – for backend infrastructure and database hosting
- AWS (US East region) – for underlying cloud hosting
- Plausible Analytics – for cookie-free traffic and behavior analytics
- Resend.com – for sending emails to users
These providers may process your data on our behalf. Each is subject to its own privacy and data security practices. These service providers are contractually prohibited from using your personal data for any purpose other than providing services to PikTop.
Please note that although PikTop is based in the UK, user data may be processed and stored outside the UK and EEA, including in the United States. See "International Data Transfers" below.
Cookies
Piktop uses Plausible Analytics, which is designed to operate without cookies by default. We do not place additional cookies on your browser.
To learn more, visit Plausible's cookie policy.
Data Retention and Security
We retain your email addresses, usernames, and submitted TikTok URLs for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide our services, unless you request deletion of your data.
While we do not currently offer self-service account management tools, you can request data deletion by contacting us at hi@louis.work. We will process your request and respond within 30 days.
- All data is stored in Supabase, a platform compliant with SOC 2 Type II standards.
- Access to user data is strictly limited to system administrators.
Your Rights and Choices
You may contact us at hi@louis.work at any time to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Correct your username or associated email
- Request deletion of your data or specific submissions
- Opt out of marketing or non-essential communications
We process all data subject requests manually and will respond within 30 days of receiving your request or inform you if additional time is needed.
International Users and Legal Bases
PikTop is a UK-based service and complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU GDPR. If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you are entitled to certain rights over your personal data, as outlined below.
We collect and process limited personal data from users in the EU (specifically email addresses). Because of this, PikTop has designated an EU Representative in accordance with Article 27 of the GDPR:
EU Representative Louis Barclay
Email: hi@louis.work
If you are located in the EU and wish to exercise your GDPR rights, you may contact our EU representative at hi@louis.work.
International Data Transfers
PikTop stores data in the United States (AWS us-east-1) and may access data from the UK or other regions. International data transfers are protected through appropriate safeguards, including the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (2021) and additional technical and organizational measures to ensure data protection.
Lawful Bases
Depending on your relationship with PikTop, our legal bases for collecting and using your personal data include:
- Legitimate interests – including maintaining site functionality, preventing abuse and spam, improving user experience through privacy-preserving analytics, and ensuring platform security.
- Consent – for optional emails and communications, where applicable.
We do not currently serve targeted ads or use your data for automated decision-making.
Additional Privacy Disclosures under Non-US Law
If you are located in a country with data protection laws (e.g., EEA or UK), PikTop provides the following additional information:
- You may request a copy of your personal data, object to or restrict processing, or request deletion.
- To submit such a request, email hi@louis.work.
- We may continue to process your data if necessary for legitimate interests or legal obligations.
- You may file complaints with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please email: hi@louis.work.