Privacy, terms, and answers.

1. Introduction

Welcome to urll.io, a full-stack URL shortening platform designed to make sharing long URLs simple, fast, and manageable.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what choices you have when using our service.

2. About urll.io

urll.io allows users to create shortened URLs either as a guest or as a registered user. The platform also provides features such as QR code generation, click tracking, link expiration, and link management through a user dashboard.

urll.io is built using Next.js, FastAPI, and Supabase, with separate components for the frontend, backend, authentication, and data management.

3. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide and operate the features of urll.io.

• Email address: Used when creating and maintaining a registered user account.
• Username:Used for user authentication and to identify the user's account and dashboard.
• Password: Used to authenticate registered users and provide access to their account. Passwords are hashed before being stored.
• Original URL: The destination URL submitted by a user when creating a shortened link.
• Click information: Clicks on shortened URLs are recorded to provide link analytics to users.

4. How We Use Information

The information collected by urll.io is used only for operating and providing the features of the service.

• Usernameis used for login and to identify the user's dashboard and links.
• Password is hashed and stored securely and is used to authenticate users and provide access to their dashboard.
• Email address is used for account-related functionality and communication where required.
• Original URLs are stored so that shortened links can redirect visitors to their intended destination.
• Click information is stored to provide analytics about the usage of shortened links.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or intentionally share users' personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

When a user shares a shortened URL, the shortened URL is accessible to anyone who has the link. When the shortened URL is accessed, urll.io uses the stored destination URL to redirect the visitor to the original URL.

We may disclose information if required to do so by applicable law, legal process, or a valid request from a competent authority.

6. Publicly Accessible Information

Shortened URLs created through urll.io are intended to be shareable. Anyone who has access to a shortened URL may use it to access the associated destination.

The shortened URL and its associated original URLmay therefore be accessible through the service. Users should avoid shortening URLs that contain confidential, sensitive, or private information that they do not intend to make accessible through a shared link.

7. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as it is necessary to provide the relevant features of urll.io.

• URLs with an expiration time are automatically deleted after they expire.
• URLs without an expiration time remain stored until they are deleted by the user or otherwise removed by urll.io.
• Account information remains stored while the associated user account is active, subject to applicable deletion requests and legal requirements.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information stored by urll.io from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

User passwords are hashed before being stored and are not stored as plain text passwords.

We do not sell or share user data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

However, no internet-based service can guarantee complete security, and users should understand that no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable law, users may have rights regarding their personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about them.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete account information.
• Request deletion of their account and associated personal information, subject to applicable legal or operational requirements.
• Delete their shortened URLs through the features available in their account.
• Contact us with questions or concerns about how their information is handled.

To exercise a privacy-related right or make a request, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

urll.io is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children who are unable to provide valid consent under applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child in circumstances where collection is not permitted, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

11. Third-Party Websites and Services

Shortened URLs created through urll.io may redirect visitors to websites that are operated and controlled by third parties.

urll.io does not control the privacy practices, security, availability, or content of third-party websites. Once you leave urll.io and visit an external website, that website's own privacy policy and terms may apply.

Users should review the privacy policies of external websites before providing them with personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to urll.io, its features, data practices, or applicable legal requirements.

When changes are made, the updated Privacy Policy will be published on this page and the "Last updated" date will be changed accordingly.

We encourage users to periodically review this page to stay informed about how their information is handled.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, you can contact us using the information below: