Privacy Policy

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our URL shortening service effectively:

• Account Information: Email address when you create an account (optional)
• URLs: The original URLs you submit for shortening
• Usage Analytics: Click counts, geographic data, device types, and referrer information
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser information, and device identifiers for analytics
• Cookies: Essential cookies for functionality and optional analytics cookies

• Service Delivery: Create and manage your shortened URLs
• Analytics: Provide click tracking and performance insights
• Account Management: Maintain your account and saved links
• Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our platform
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and malicious activity
• Communication: Send important service updates and notifications

We do NOT sell your personal data. We only share information in these limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our service (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Safety & Security: To protect our users, service, and prevent illegal activities
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or business sale

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our service
• Advertising Cookies: Support our ad-supported free service model
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

💡 You can control cookie settings in your browser preferences.

Our free service is supported by advertising partners, including Google AdSense:

• Ads are served based on content and general demographics
• You can opt-out of personalized ads via Google Ad Settings
• We do not share personal information directly with advertisers
• Ad networks may use cookies for relevant ad serving

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption: All data transmitted via HTTPS/SSL encryption
• Access Controls: Restricted access to personal information
• Regular Audits: Continuous security monitoring and updates
• Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information
• Secure Storage: Protected databases and secure infrastructure

You have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Export your data in a common format
• Opt-out: Withdraw consent for data processing
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data

📧 Contact us at privacy@ushortlink.fun to exercise your rights.

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure adequate protection through:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
• Adequacy decisions for safe countries
• Appropriate safeguards and security measures

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on our website
• Updated "Last modified" date at the top of this policy