Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2025
Information We Collect
When you use link-short, we collect:
- Account information: email address, username, and hashed password (if you register)
- Link data: URLs you shorten, custom aliases, and creation timestamps
- Click analytics: referrer, browser, operating system, IP address, and country for each click
- Usage data: language preference (stored in cookie)
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the URL shortening service
- To display click analytics for your links
- To detect and prevent abuse
- To communicate about your account (if you have one)
Data Retention
Link and analytics data is retained based on your plan:
- Guest: 7 days
- Free: 30 days
- Pro: 90 days
- Enterprise: 1 year
After expiration, links and their associated click data are permanently deleted.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. Click analytics data is only visible to the link creator.
Cookies
We use minimal cookies:
- Session cookie: essential for login functionality
- Language cookie: remembers your language preference
Data Security
Passwords are stored using bcrypt hashing. Database connections use encrypted channels. We apply industry-standard security practices.
Your Rights
If you have an account, you can:
- View and delete your links at any time
- Request deletion of your account and all associated data
- Export your link data
Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, visit our contact page.