Effective Date: 13th November, 2025
Last Updated: 13th November, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how link-shortening.com (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our URL-shortening services, website, tools, and related features (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect the following information when you use our Service:

  • Account Information: If you register, we collect your name, email address, username, and password.
  • Support Requests: Any messages or details you send us through forms, email, or support channels.
  • Payment Information: If you purchase premium features, payment details are processed securely by third-party payment processors. We do not store full card information.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Date/time of access
  • Usage logs (clicks, redirects, API activity)

This data helps us operate, secure, and improve the Service.

1.3 URL Data

As part of providing the Service, we collect:

  • The long URLs you shorten
  • The shortened URLs you create
  • Click analytics, which may include:
  • Referrer websites
  • IP-based geolocation (city/country)
  • Device type
  • Browser
  • Time of access

We do not access or analyze the content of private or password-protected destination links.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Provide and operate the URL-shortening Service.
  • Display analytics for your shortened URLs.
  • Improve website performance and user experience.
  • Detect and prevent malware, phishing, spam, or abuse.
  • Personalize features or recommendations.
  • Monitor service stability and security.
  • Communicate updates, notifications, or support responses.
  • Process payments for premium plans (if applicable).
  • Enforce our Terms of Service.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

3.1 Service Providers

Trusted third parties who assist with:

  • Hosting
  • Cloud infrastructure
  • Analytics
  • Payment processing
  • Security monitoring
  • Email notifications

These providers access information only as needed to perform their services.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

  • Comply with laws or legal processes
  • Respond to government or law-enforcement requests
  • Protect the safety, rights, or property of our users or the public

3.3 Business Transfers

If link-shortening.com is acquired, merges, or undergoes restructuring, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain user sessions
  • Store preferences
  • Improve performance
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • Prevent fraud or abuse

You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

5. Data Retention

We retain information as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service
  • Maintain accurate analytics
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce Terms of Service

You may request deletion of your account or data at any time (see Section 10).

6. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Access controls
  • Firewall and DDoS protection
  • Automated abuse detection
  • Secure backups

However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 (or equivalent minimum age in your region).
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us to remove it.

8. Public Short Links

Shortened URLs created on link-shortening.com may be publicly accessible.
Anyone with the short link can access the destination URL unless password protection or privacy options are enabled.

Analytics for public URLs may also be visible to others.

Do not shorten confidential or sensitive links unless you fully understand the risks.

9. International Users

Your information may be stored or processed in countries where our servers or service providers are located.
By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR/CCPA regions), you may have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to certain uses
  • Request a copy of your data

To submit a request, contact us at here.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Please review their policies before interacting with them.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes take effect when posted on this page.
We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:

link-shortening.com – Privacy Team
Email: contact us
Website: link-shortening.com