Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09 October, 2025

Welcome to Link-Shortener.net (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our free URL shortening service (the “Service”) available at Link-Shortener.net.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide

  • When you create a short link or register an account (optional), we may collect:
    • Email address (if you sign up)
    • Account credentials (if applicable)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Timestamps of link creation and clicks
  • Click activity (how many times your short link is clicked)

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • Maintain website security and performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and operate the URL shortening service
  • Improve and personalize your experience
  • Monitor service performance and prevent abuse
  • Analyze usage to enhance features and security
  • Communicate updates or service-related notifications (if you provide contact info)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Link Analytics and Public Data

  • When you create a short URL, some information may be publicly visible, including:
    • The short URL itself
    • The destination URL
    • Aggregate click statistics (e.g., total clicks, referrers, locations)

We do not display your personal information (e.g., IP or email) publicly.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and services (such as analytics providers or hosting platforms) that collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Examples may include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Cloudflare / CDN services
  • Email or notification services (if applicable)

These services help us maintain performance and security.

5. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Short links and click statistics may be stored indefinitely unless deleted by the user or as part of routine cleanup.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure. You use the Service at your own risk.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Opt out of certain data processing
  • Request data portability

To make a request, contact us at here.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Users

If you access the Service from outside US, your information may be transferred to and processed in US. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the “Effective Date” and, where appropriate, notify you through the Service or email.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us