Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 29, 2024

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and encrypted password.
• Google OAuth: If you sign in with Google, we receive your email address and basic profile information.
• Contact Information: When you contact us, we collect your name, email, and message content.

1.2 Usage Information

• URLs: We store the original URLs you shorten and the custom aliases you create.
• Click Analytics: We track the number of clicks on your shortened URLs.
• Device Information: IP addresses, browser type, and device information for security and analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our URL shortening service
• Track clicks and provide analytics for your shortened URLs
• Communicate with you about our service
• Improve our service and develop new features
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to the sharing
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Service providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our service (subject to confidentiality agreements)
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:

• Account information: Until you delete your account
• URL data: Until you delete the shortened URLs or your account
• Analytics data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
• Contact messages: Up to 2 years for customer service purposes

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site usage and performance
• Provide security features

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For authentication (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
• Cloudflare: For security and performance (subject to Cloudflare's Privacy Policy)

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 we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

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

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: