Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
smartershort.link ("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 link shortening service.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address and password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption).
Link Data
We store the URLs you shorten, custom aliases you create, and any metadata you configure (titles, descriptions, images).
Analytics Data
When someone clicks on your shortened links, we collect:
- Timestamp of the click
- Approximate geographic location (country level)
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Browser and operating system information
- Referrer URL (where the click came from)
We do not collect or store IP addresses of link visitors.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our service
- Display analytics about your links
- Send you service-related notifications
- Improve and optimize our platform
- Detect and prevent abuse or fraudulent activity
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our platform
- Law enforcement when required by law
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security audits.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data
Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@smartershort.link