Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller Information

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

2. Information We Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our URL shortening service
• Display relevant advertisements through our ad partners
• Analyze usage patterns to improve service performance
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure security
• Respond to support requests and feedback

4. Third-Party Ad Networks

We work with advertising partners to display banner advertisements.

These partners may collect data about your visits to optimize ad delivery. Each has their own privacy policy governing data use.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Measure ad performance and user engagement
• Provide personalized advertising experiences
• Analyze traffic patterns and site usage

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users):

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File complaints with your local data protection authority

CCPA Rights (California Users):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

• Account Data: Until account deletion or 2 years of inactivity
• Shortened Links: Indefinitely or until you delete them
• Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained for 26 months
• Cookie Data: As specified in our Cookie Policy
• Legal Records: As required by law (typically 7 years)

8. Cookies and Tracking

We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Measure ad performance and user engagement
• Provide personalized advertising experiences
• Analyze traffic patterns and site usage

9. Third-Party Ad Networks

We work with advertising partners to display banner advertisements.

These partners may collect data about your visits to optimize ad delivery. Each has their own privacy policy governing data use.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

12. Children's Privacy

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

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us & Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, contact us at:

15. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EU/EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.