How we protect and handle your personal information
Last updated: December 2024
At URL Shortener, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our URL shortening service. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Key Privacy Highlights:
When someone clicks on your shortened links, we automatically collect analytics data to provide you with insights:
Note: We do not collect any personally identifiable information about the people who click your links. All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
Important: While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
We retain your information for different periods based on the type of data:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Until account deletion | Service provision and authentication |
| Shortened URLs | Until manually deleted | Link redirection and management |
| Analytics Data | 24 months or until deletion | Performance insights and reporting |
| OTP Codes | 10 minutes | Authentication security |
| Log Data | 90 days | Security monitoring and debugging |
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
View all personal information we have about you through your account dashboard.
Update or correct your personal information at any time.
Delete your account and all associated data permanently.
Export your data in a machine-readable format.
Our service may involve transferring your information to countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information immediately. Parents who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us at [email protected].
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Within 48 hours
Available upon request