Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 30, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Shortlinkwala ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website shortlinkwala.com (the "Website") and our URL shortening services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use our Website, you may provide us with:

• Email address (if you create an account)
• URLs you want to shorten
• Custom alias for shortened URLs (if specified)
• Account credentials (if you register)
• Communication data (if you contact us)

Information Automatically Collected

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Website:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device information
• Date and time of visits
• Pages visited
• Referring website addresses
• Click data for shortened URLs

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing our URL shortening service
• Managing your account
• Generating shortened URLs
• Tracking click metrics for shortened URLs
• Analyzing Website usage and trends
• Improving our services
• Communicating with you
• Preventing abuse and maintaining security
• Complying with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With your consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a business transfer or merger
• With service providers who assist in our operations
• In aggregated or anonymized form that cannot identify you

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze Website usage
• Improve Website performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent
• Object to processing
• Export your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

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

Children's Privacy

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

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 updated policy on our Website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. Please review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing any information.

International Data Transfers

We may transfer your information to servers located outside your country of residence. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection rules than your country.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Shortlinkwala
Email: [email protected]

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information.

European Economic Area (EEA) Users

If you are in the EEA, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate interests

Please contact us if you have questions about the specific legal basis for processing your information.