Privacy policy

Last Updated: October 24, 2025

Information we collect

Information you provide

  • Email address (if you create an account)
  • Username and password
  • Payment information (processed by third-party payment processors)
  • Custom short link aliases you create

Information collected automatically

  • Original URLs you shorten
  • IP addresses
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Click data (timestamp, location, referrer, device type)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Analytics data

  • Number of clicks on shortened links
  • Geographic location of clicks (country, city)
  • Referral sources
  • Time and date of access

How we use your information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the link shortening service
  • Generate analytics and statistics for your shortened links
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Improve our services
  • Send service-related notifications
  • Process payments
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data sharing and disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Third-party service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
  • Law enforcement when required by law
  • Business partners with your consent

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Link destination responsibility

We are not responsible for the content of destinations linked through our service. Users should exercise caution when clicking shortened links.

Data retention

  • Account data: Retained while your account is active
  • Link data: Retained indefinitely unless you delete links
  • Analytics data: Retained for 24 months
  • Deleted accounts: Data removed within 30 days

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and data
  • Export your data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Object to data processing

Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Authentication
  • Preferences
  • Analytics
  • Security

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure password storage
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children's privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

International data transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify users of material changes via email or service notification.

Contact us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

For users in the EU/EEA, we process data based on:

  • Contract performance
  • Legitimate interests
  • Legal compliance
  • Your consent (where applicable)

California privacy rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights including:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email above.