Privacy Policy

Introduction

Link-Lytics ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our URL shortening service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Company information (optional)
• Phone number (if you enable 2FA via SMS)

Analytics Data

When someone clicks on your short links, we collect:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Device type and operating system
• Browser information
• Referrer URL
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Date and time of click

Usage Data

We collect information about how you interact with our service:

• URLs you create and manage
• Campaigns and custom domains
• Login timestamps and activity logs

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our URL shortening service
• Generate analytics and insights for your short links
• Improve and optimize our service
• Send you important service updates and notifications
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service Providers

Third-party vendors who help us operate our service:

• Cloud hosting providers (Microsoft Azure, AWS)
• Email service providers
• SMS providers (Twilio) for 2FA
• Analytics platforms (Google Analytics)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent fraud or security issues

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Encrypted storage for sensitive data
• Regular security audits and updates
• Two-factor authentication options
• Access controls and monitoring

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide you services
• Required by law or for legitimate business purposes

Analytics data is retained for days (default: 730 days). You can request deletion of your account and data at any time.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restriction: Limit how we use your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@urlshortener.com

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic and usage
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)