Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password (encrypted).
• Google Sign-In: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from Google.
• Link Data: URLs you shorten, custom codes you create, titles, and tags you add.

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Click counts on your short links, creation dates, and last click timestamps.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, and device type (standard web server logs).
• Cookies: We use cookies for authentication and theme preferences (light/dark mode).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the ShortyLinks service
• Create and manage your account
• Track clicks on your shortened links
• Send you service updates and promotional emails (via Birdsend)
• Improve our service and develop new features
• Prevent fraud and abuse

3. Information Sharing

We share your information with:

• Birdsend: Email marketing platform for service emails and promotional content.
• Google: For OAuth authentication (if you use Google Sign-In).
• Google AdSense: For displaying ads (they may use cookies for ad targeting).

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Retention

• Account information is retained until you delete your account.
• Short link data is retained indefinitely to ensure links continue working.
• Click analytics are retained indefinitely for historical tracking.
• Email addresses may remain in our Birdsend system unless you unsubscribe.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Correction: Update incorrect information in your account settings.
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time.

To exercise these rights, email us at support@wisemindmedia.zendesk.com

6. Security

We implement security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• Secure database storage
• Regular security updates

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Use ShortyLinks at your own risk.

7. Children's Privacy

ShortyLinks is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on our website.

9. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:

Email: support@wisemindmedia.zendesk.com

Address: Wise Mind Media, Atlanta, GA, USA