Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This privacy policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you use our link shortening service. By using our service, you accept this policy.

Your privacy is important to us. We operate in compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).

2. Data We Collect

2.1. Automatically Collected Data

• IP Address: For security and abuse prevention purposes
• Browser Information: To improve user experience
• Device Information: For mobile/desktop optimization
• Click Data: For link performance analysis
• Referrer URL: For traffic source analysis
• Geographic Location: Country/city level (IP-based)

2.2. User-Provided Data

• Account Information: Email, name, password (for registered users)
• Shortened URLs: All short links you create
• Custom Settings: Link settings, preferences, tags
• Payment Information: Processed through Stripe (we do not store)

4. How We Use Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage the link shortening service
• To create and manage user accounts
• To provide link click statistics
• To prevent abuse and spam
• To improve service quality
• To provide customer support
• To fulfill legal obligations
• To display relevant ads (for free users)

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with third parties in the following situations:

• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, payment processing (Stripe, Supabase, Google Analytics)
• Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and other advertising networks
• Legal Requirements: In case of court order or legal request
• Business Transfer: In case of company sale or merger

Important: We never sell your data or rent it to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

You have the following rights over your personal data:

• Right of Access: Learn what data we have collected
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Object: Object to data processing
• Right to Portability: Transfer your data to another service
• Right to Restriction: Request restriction of data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@linkflowglobal.com

7. Data Security

We take the following measures to protect your data:

• SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS)
• Secure data centers
• Regular security audits
• Encrypted data storage
• Access control and authorization
• Automatic backup systems

8. Data Retention Period

• Account Data: As long as the account is active
• Link Data: Until the link is deleted or account is closed
• Analytics Data: 24 months
• Log Files: 90 days
• Cookies: 1-24 months (depending on type)

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

10. Policy Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or site notification. We recommend reviewing the policy regularly.