Privacy Policy

At MakeAllShort, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our URL shortening service. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

By using MakeAllShort, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Service.

We collect several types of information to provide, improve, and protect our Service:

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name and username
• Password (stored securely as a hash)
• Profile information
• Account preferences

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about your use of the Service:

• Shortened URLs and their original destinations
• Click data (timestamp, referrer, geographic location, device information)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on pages

2.3 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities:

• Essential cookies for service functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand user behavior
• Preference cookies to remember your settings
• Advertising cookies (if applicable)

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our Service
• Processing transactions and managing your account
• Generating analytics and insights about link performance
• Communicating with you about our Service
• Responding to your inquiries and support requests
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues and security incidents
• Complying with legal obligations
• Developing new features and services

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information when you explicitly consent to the sharing.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Analytics services
• Email and communication providers
• Customer support platforms

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and interests
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Respond to legal requests

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

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

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure password storage using bcrypt hashing
• Regular security audits and assessments
• Restricted access to data
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Specifically:

• Account information is retained while your account is active
• Shortened URLs and analytics data are retained according to your account plan
• Usage data is retained for analytical purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required by law to retain it.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Receive a copy of your information in a structured format
• Objection: Object to the processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@makeallshort.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Additionally, shortened URLs may redirect to third-party websites. We do not control the content or privacy practices of these websites.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

For significant changes, we will notify you via email or through prominent notices on our Service.

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information.

• The right to know what personal information is collected
• The right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• The right to access personal information
• The right to request deletion of personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@makeallshort.com.

If you are a resident of the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides you with additional rights and protections.

Our lawful bases for processing your information include:

• Contractual necessity (to provide our Service)
• Legitimate interests (to improve and secure our Service)
• Legal obligation (to comply with applicable laws)
• Consent (where you have explicitly provided it)

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals in web browsers. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of certain tracking through your account settings.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• • Email: privacy@makeallshort.com
• • Website: https://makeallshort.com