Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- URLs you shorten through our service
- Custom aliases you create
- Email address (if you create an account)
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information We Automatically Collect
- IP addresses
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited and time spent
- Click data for shortened URLs
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our URL shortening service
- Generate analytics and statistics for shortened URLs
- Improve our service and develop new features
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Communicate with you about our service
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal requirements
- To protect our rights and safety
- In connection with a business transfer
- With service providers who assist us in operating our service
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our service. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the service to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your information
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
8. Third-Party Services
Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through our website.