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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Data We Collect

When you use our URL shortening service, we collect the following data:

  • The original URL you submit for shortening
  • IP addresses collected for click analytics
  • Browser user-agent strings for click tracking
  • Referrer headers to understand traffic sources

How We Use Your Data

  • To generate shortened URLs and redirect users
  • To provide click analytics (country, device, browser)
  • To detect and prevent abuse of the service

Cookie Policy

We use minimal cookies — only for essential service functionality. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Our analytics service (Plausible) is cookie-free and does not collect personally identifiable information.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Neon — managed PostgreSQL database for storing URLs and analytics
  • Vercel — hosting and edge network
  • Plausible Analytics — privacy-friendly, cookie-free analytics

Data Retention

  • Shortened URLs are stored until manually deleted by a user or administrator
  • Click analytics data (IP addresses, user-agents) is retained for 12 months, then automatically purged

Your Rights

You have the right to request deletion of any personal data associated with your use of this service. To exercise this right, please contact us using the information below.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: [email protected]