1. Introduction
zlink.space ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our free URL shortening service and analytics platform (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Non-Personal Information: When you create or use a shortened URL, we collect analytics data, including:
- Click counts
- Device types (e.g., mobile, desktop)
- Geographic locations (derived from IP addresses)
- Referral sources (e.g., websites or apps where the link was clicked)
- Personal Information: If you create an account (optional), we may collect your email address or user ID. If you contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, or other information you provide.
- Technical Data: We collect information about your browser, operating system, IP address, and other technical details to improve the Service and prevent abuse.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and improve the URL shortening and analytics services.
- Generate analytics reports for shortened URLs, such as click counts and user demographics.
- Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse of the Service.
- Communicate with you, if you contact us or have an account.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with third-party providers (e.g., hosting or analytics services) to operate the Service, but only to the extent necessary.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of zlink.space or others.
- Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated analytics data for statistical or marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain analytics data for shortened URLs for as long as necessary to provide the Service or as required by law. If you have an account, your personal information is retained until you request deletion or the account becomes inactive for an extended period.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
- Object to or restrict certain types of data processing.
- Request data portability.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, track analytics, and prevent abuse. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.
8. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
9. Third-Party Links
Shortened URLs may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before interacting with them.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Last updated: June 1, 2025