Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2024-12-30
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you engage with our URL shortener services.
It is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable.
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Information Collection
- We collect data necessary to provide our services, including shortened URLs and associated analytics.
- Technical data collected includes IP addresses, browser details, device type, and language preferences.
- We also gather anonymized usage statistics, such as click counts and general geolocation data, to evaluate service performance.
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Cookies
- We use cookies to ensure platform functionality and gather service usage analytics.
- These cookies do not store personal data and are not used for advertising or tracking outside our services.
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Use of Information
- To provide, maintain, and enhance our URL shortening services.
- To analyze usage trends, such as link performance and traffic patterns.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
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Sharing Information
We do not sell or rent your data. Your information is shared only under the following circumstances:
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- With trusted service providers under strict confidentiality agreements for tasks like hosting or analytics.
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Data Retention
- We retain collected data only as long as necessary for service functionality, analytics, or legal compliance. Afterward, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
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Security Measures
- We employ robust security measures, including encryption, secure servers, and regular audits, to protect your data from unauthorized access.
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Your Rights
You have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:
- Access data associated with your use of our services.
- Request the deletion of collected data, subject to legal obligations.
- Object to certain types of data processing, where applicable.
For assistance or to exercise your rights, contact us. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may contact your local data protection authority.
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Data Protection Officer
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Children’s Privacy
- Our services are not intended for individuals under 13 years old. If we discover that data has been collected from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
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Policy Updates
- We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our services or legal obligations. Material updates will be communicated through a notice on our website. Please check this page regularly for updates.
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Jurisdiction
- This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Germany.
- Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy will be resolved in the courts of Germany.