Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 11, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Shortlys ("we", "us", "our", or the "Service"), operating at https://shortlys.link, collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our URL shortening and link management services. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account information: when you register, we collect your email address, username, password (stored in encrypted form), and any profile details you provide.
• Link data: the destination URLs you shorten, your custom aliases, and related settings.
• Usage and analytics data: when a Short Link is clicked, we may collect the visitor's IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring page, approximate geographic location, and timestamp.
• Cookies and similar technologies: we and our partners use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to operate the Service, remember preferences, measure performance, and serve advertising.
• Communications: any information you provide when you contact us for support.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve the Service; to create and manage your account; to provide click analytics; to detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues; to serve and measure advertising; to comply with legal obligations; and to communicate with you about the Service.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use essential cookies that are necessary for the Service to function, as well as analytics and advertising cookies. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service. By continuing to use the Service, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

4. Advertising and Third-Party Partners

The Service is supported by advertising. We work with third-party advertising networks that may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your activity on this and other websites in order to deliver advertising tailored to your interests and to measure ad performance. These third parties may collect your IP address, device identifiers, and browsing behavior.

We do not control the data practices of these third parties, and their use of information is governed by their own privacy policies. Our advertising partners may include networks such as advertising and monetization providers we integrate with. You can learn more about interest-based advertising and your choices through resources such as the Network Advertising Initiative (optout.networkadvertising.org) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (optout.aboutads.info).

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal account information. We may share information in the following circumstances: with service providers who help us operate the Service; with advertising and analytics partners as described above; to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful requests; to protect the rights, property, or safety of Shortlys, our users, or the public; and in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data as described below.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information, to object to or restrict certain processing, to withdraw consent, and to request a copy of your data. Residents of the European Economic Area (under the GDPR) and residents of California (under the CCPA) have specific rights, including, for California residents, the right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age of digital consent in your country), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own, where data protection laws may differ. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date and become effective as soon as they are posted. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at: [email protected] or through the contact options available at https://shortlys.link.