Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [2025-01-01]

1. Introduction

Welcome to SHRT2.link. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. 

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our URL shortening service.

By accessing or using SHRT2.link, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

 

2.1 Information You Provide

When using SHRT2.link, you may provide:

  • Your email address (if registering an account).
  • Your username (if creating a custom profile).
  • Any other details you voluntarily submit (e.g., contact forms, feedback).

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

When using SHRT2.link, we automatically collect:

  • Your IP address (for security and analytics).
  • Device and browser information (user-agent, operating system, screen resolution).
  • Referring URLs and short link usage statistics.
  • Click timestamps and geographical data (country-level only).

2.3 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and serve relevant ads. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us measure site performance.
  • Advertising Cookies: If applicable, used for personalized ads.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide and improve our URL shortening service.
  • Analyze website traffic and monitor short link performance.
  • Prevent spam, fraud, and unauthorized access.
  • Send important service updates (only if you opt-in).
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to track site usage.
  • Advertising networks (if applicable) to serve personalized ads.
  • Legal authorities if required by law.

5. Link Tracking & Analytics

When you shorten a link using SHRT2.link, we track:

  • Number of clicks per link.
  • Geographical origin of clicks (only at a country level).
  • Referring sites and traffic sources.

This data is used solely to provide analytics insights and does not personally identify users.

6. Data Retention & Security

  • Shortened links are stored indefinitely unless deleted by the user.
  • All user data is encrypted and securely stored.
  • We implement security measures to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Accounts and associated data can be deleted upon request.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access or download a copy of your stored data.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt-out of tracking (disable cookies in your browser).

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info [at] shrt2.link.

8. Third-Party Links

SHRT2.link may contain links to external websites. 

We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. 

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before interacting with such sites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

 If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to have it removed.

10. Compliance with GDPR & CCPA

We comply with applicable data protection regulations:

  • GDPR (EU Users): You have the right to request, modify, or delete your personal data.
  • CCPA (California Users): You have the right to opt-out of data collection and request deletion.

To make a request, contact us at: info [at] shrt2.link.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates may be notified to users via email.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: info [at] shrt2.link

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