Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to URL Shortener ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our URL shortening service.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

• Name and email address when you create an account
• Billing information when you purchase credits or subscriptions
• Communication preferences

2.2 Usage Data

• URLs you shorten through our service
• Click statistics and analytics data
• IP addresses of visitors to your short links
• Browser type, device information, and operating system
• Geographic location (country/city level)

2.3 Technical Data

• Log files and server data
• API usage statistics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our URL shortening service
• Processing your transactions and managing your account
• Generating analytics and statistics for your shortened links
• Improving our service and developing new features
• Communicating with you about updates, security alerts, and support
• Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our service (payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure data storage, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Analytics data for shortened URLs is retained according to your plan. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Essential cookies are required for the service to function properly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our service allows users to create shortened links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. 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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: