URLfy ("us", "we", or "our") operates the urlfy.org website and the URL shortening service (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

• URL Data: The original URLs you wish to shorten and the shortened URLs we generate
• Usage Data: Information on how the Service is accessed and used
• Device and Browser Data: Information about your device and browser
• IP Address: Your computer's Internet Protocol address

Information We Don't Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone)
• Financial information
• Location data
• Communication content

We use the collected data for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service: Including monitoring the usage of our Service
• To manage your requests: Process URL shortening and redirection requests
• To improve our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• To communicate with you: Respond to inquiries and provide support
• To detect and prevent abuse: Identify malicious or fraudulent activities
• To comply with legal obligations: Meet regulatory requirements

We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service ("Log Data"). This Log Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.

Log data is used for:

• Monitoring and analyzing Service performance
• Detecting and troubleshooting technical issues
• Understanding usage patterns and trends
• Preventing security threats and abuse

Our Service does not use cookies to track personal information or user behavior across different sessions. However, we may use cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our Service
• Security Cookies: For authentication and security purposes
• Performance Cookies: To monitor and improve Service performance

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, provide the Service on our behalf, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal requirements
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction
• Safety and Security: We may share information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety, or the safety of others

We retain your URL data as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

URL Data: Shortened URLs are retained indefinitely while they remain active and useful.

Log Data: Server logs and usage data are retained for analysis and security purposes for a period of 30 days, after which they are automatically deleted.

Report Data: Reports of inappropriate URLs are retained for investigation and compliance purposes for a minimum of 180 days.

When your data is no longer needed for these purposes, we will delete it securely or anonymize it so that it can no longer be associated with you.

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services.

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Security measures we implement include:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Monitoring for suspicious activities and potential breaches

While we don't collect personal identification information, you still have certain rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can request access to the URLs you have shortened through our Service
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your shortened URLs and associated data
• Correction: You can request correction of any inaccurate data associated with your URLs
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances
• Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

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

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• By visiting our contact page at /contact
• By using our report feature to report inappropriate content
• Through the means provided on our website

We will respond to your inquiry in a timely manner and address any concerns you may have about your privacy or our data practices.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All data transmissions are encrypted using TLS/SSL protocols
• Access Control: Strict access controls limit who can access your data
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Data Minimization: We only collect data that is necessary for our Service to function
• Secure Storage: Your data is stored in secure, redundant database systems

Your data may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to United States and process it there.

We use automated systems to analyze usage patterns and improve our Service:

• Click Analytics: We track the number of clicks on shortened URLs
• Performance Monitoring: We monitor system performance and availability
• Abuse Detection: We analyze patterns to detect and prevent misuse
• Service Improvement: Usage data helps us improve user experience

All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized to protect user privacy.

We comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including:

• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
• Industry Standards: Best practices for data protection
• Local Laws: Applicable regional data protection requirements