Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Shortlink. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our URL shortening and QR code generation service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account information (email address, username, password)
- Profile information (name, profile picture)
- URLs you submit for shortening
- Custom link aliases you create
- Contact information when you reach out to us
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
- IP addresses
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Click data and analytics on shortened links
- Geographic location data
- Referrer information
- Usage patterns and preferences
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our Service
- Create and manage your account
- Generate shortened URLs and QR codes
- Provide analytics and insights on link performance
- Improve and optimize our Service
- Communicate with you about updates and changes
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our Service
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Secure data storage and backup procedures
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 necessary to provide our Service and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it by law.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your account and personal data
- Object to certain processing of your information
- Export your data in a portable format
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
8. Third-Party Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.
11. Changes to This Privacy 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 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.
13. Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Service
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements