Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [31/03/2025]

Welcome to ShortestLinks.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services, including the URL Shortener, QR Code Generator (Static & Dynamic), and Barcode Generator.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and other information you provide.
Billing Information: If you purchase a subscription or other paid services, we collect billing and payment information via a secure third-party payment processor (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
Contact Information: If you contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, and any message you send.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Log Data: We automatically collect log information when you access our website. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and timestamps.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data about your interactions with our site. This helps us improve user experience, track performance, and analyze usage patterns.

1.3 Information from Use of Services

Shortened URLs: We store the original URLs you shorten, along with metadata such as creation date, number of clicks, referrer data, and user location (based on IP).
QR Codes and Barcodes: We may store data related to the generation of QR codes or barcodes (e.g., text, URL, or encoded value) along with usage statistics for dynamic codes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
Provide and operate our services.
Respond to your inquiries or customer service requests.
Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve our services.
Send you service-related notifications (e.g., confirmations, updates, security alerts).
Process payments and subscriptions.
Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

3.1 With Third-Party Service Providers

We use trusted third-party vendors for hosting, analytics, email communication, and payment processing. These providers may have limited access to your data to perform services on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your information.

3.2 For Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or in response to lawful requests by public authorities.

3.3 Business Transfers

If ShortestLinks.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your personal data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather usage data. You can configure your browser to refuse all or some cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent.

Types of cookies used:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the site.
Preference Cookies: Store your settings and preferences.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including compliance with legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting requirements.

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at [support@shortestlinks.cm].

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption, secure server infrastructure, access control, and regular security audits.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to take precautions to protect your personal data (e.g., use strong passwords and secure connections).

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA):

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [support@shortestlinks.com].

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside the country in which our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different country. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. If the changes are significant, we will notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

ShortestLinks.com

Email: admin@shortestlinks.com
Website: https://shortestlinks.com
Phone: +91 704 233 1925

By using ShortestLinks.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy