URL Shortener Privacy Policy

URL Shortener ("we", "our", or "us") provides a free URL shortening service, QR code generation, and link-in-bio page creation tools. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Email address – Used for account creation, login, and important notifications
• Name – Optional, for personalizing your experience
• Profile picture – Optional, for your link-in-bio page

2.2 Usage Information

When you use our services, we automatically collect:

• URLs shortened – The original URLs you submit (stored to provide redirection service)
• QR codes generated – Information about QR codes you create
• Link-in-bio pages – Content you add to your landing pages
• Analytics data – Clicks, referrers, geographic regions, device types

2.3 Device Information

We may collect limited device information:

• IP address – For security and analytics (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version – To ensure compatibility
• Operating system – For optimizing user experience

We use your information to:

• Provide core services – Shorten URLs, generate QR codes, and host link-in-bio pages
• Maintain and improve – Analyze usage to enhance performance and features
• Security – Detect and prevent abuse, spam, or malicious links
• Analytics – Provide click statistics for your shortened links and QR codes
• Communication – Send important updates about our service (rare, only for critical changes)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Your trust is important to us.

We may share information in limited circumstances:

• Service providers – Trusted partners who help operate our service (hosting, analytics, security)
• Legal compliance – When required by law or to respond to legal process
• Protect rights – To enforce our terms or protect the safety of users
• Public links – Your shortened URLs and link-in-bio pages are publicly accessible by design

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Authentication – Keep you logged into your account
• Preferences – Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics – Understand how our service is used (anonymized)
• Security – Protect against fraud and abuse

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption – All data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Secure storage – Databases with access controls and monitoring
• Regular audits – Security reviews and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls – Strict employee access policies

We retain your information as follows:

• Active accounts – Information kept while your account is active
• Deleted accounts – Data removed within 30 days of deletion request
• Analytics data – Aggregated and anonymized after 12 months
• Legal requirements – Some data may be retained longer if required by law

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete that information.

Users under 18 should have parental consent before using our services.

We use trusted third-party services to operate URL Shortener:

• Hosting providers – For secure data storage
• Analytics services – To understand usage patterns (data anonymized)
• Security services – For link safety and abuse prevention

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• We may notify you through email or through the service
• Significant changes will be highlighted

Your continued use of URL Shortener after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.