Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our URL shortening service:

• URLs: The original long URLs you shorten and the custom short names you create
• Analytics Data: Click counts, referrer information, and general location data (country/region) for shortened links
• Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication details through Clerk
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and device information for security and analytics purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the URL shortening service
• Track analytics for your shortened links
• Prevent abuse and ensure service security
• Improve and optimize our service
• Communicate with you about your account (if registered)

3. Data Retention

Anonymous Links: Links created without an account are automatically deleted after 30 days of inactivity.

Registered User Links: Links created by registered users are retained until you delete them or close your account.

Analytics Data: Click analytics are retained for the lifetime of the link.

4. Data Sharing

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

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (e.g., Clerk for authentication, hosting providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your session and authentication state
• Track anonymous link creation for users without accounts
• Analyze service usage and performance

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of certain data collection

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. 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.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website.