Privacy Policy for Shorten.World URL Shortening Service.
Effective Date: January 14, 2025
At Shorten.World (powered by Shorten World), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our URL shortening service (the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
- Account Details: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and payment information (if applicable).
- Contact Information: Details you provide for communication purposes, such as inquiries or support requests.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our Service, including shortened URLs, click analytics, referring websites, browser type, device information, and IP addresses.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to enhance your user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
- To personalize your experience.
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or providing updates about our Service.
- To enforce our Terms and Conditions and comply with legal obligations.
- To prevent fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
3.1 With Service Providers: Third-party vendors that help us operate our Service, such as hosting, analytics, or payment processing providers, and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
3.2 For Legal Compliance: If required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal proceedings.
3.3 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our Service. These technologies help us:
- Track and analyze user behavior.
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Deliver personalized content and advertising.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as necessary to provide the Service and for other legitimate purposes such as legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements. You may request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
6. Security of Your Information
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to safeguard your information, no system can guarantee complete security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access, update, or delete your personal information.
- The right to restrict or object to certain data processing activities.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at here.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. By using the Service, you consent to these transfers.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page indicates when this Policy was last revised.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us here
Thank you for trusting Shorten.World with your URL shortening needs. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your information.