Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-02-13

At Urlyx, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our URL shortening and notes service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: When you register, we collect your username, email address, and password (encrypted).
URLs and Notes: The URLs you shorten and notes you create are stored on our servers.
Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment is processed by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our service, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
Click Analytics: When someone clicks on a shortened URL, we collect the visitor's IP address (anonymized), referrer, browser, device, and approximate location (country/city level).
Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. Analytics cookies are used only if you consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our service
To process your transactions and manage your subscription
To provide you with click analytics and statistics
To send you important service-related communications
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
To improve our service based on usage patterns

3. Data Retention

Account Data: Retained until you delete your account.
URLs and Notes: Retained until you delete them or they expire (if expiration is set).
Analytics Data: Retained according to your plan (30-365 days depending on subscription).
Guest Content: Automatically deleted after 48 hours.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

Service Providers: Stripe for payment processing, hosting providers for infrastructure.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Password hashing using bcrypt
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data.
Erasure: Delete your account and associated data.
Data Portability: Export your URLs and notes.
Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of non-essential data collection.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below or use the account settings page.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Children's Privacy

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

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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 "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@urlyx.app
Through our website contact form