URL Shortener

Terms of Service

Last updated: January 31, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to URL Shortener, a service that allows you to shorten long URLs for easier sharing and management. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the URL Shortener service ("Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. User Accounts

You are not required to create an account to use the Service. However, the Service utilizes local storage on your device to store a unique user key and data related to your shortened URLs.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

Shorten links to illegal or harmful content, including but not limited to malware, spam, phishing, hate speech, or content that infringes on the rights of others.
Shorten links to copyrighted material without permission.
Engage in excessive use that disrupts the Service for other users.

4. Third-Party Links

The Service may allow you to shorten links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content on these websites, and we do not endorse or guarantee their accuracy, reliability, or safety.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be accurate, reliable, or available at all times.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Service or discontinue the Service entirely at our discretion, with or without notice.

9. Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after the changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Contact Information

You can contact us by using the contact form on our website or by emailing us at support@yourdomain.com.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 31, 2025

1. Information Collection

We collect the following information when you use the Service:

Shortened URLs: We store the shortened URLs you create and their corresponding long URLs.
Visit Statistics: We collect data on how often your shortened URLs are accessed, including the date and time of each visit, the visitor's approximate location (country and city), and their browser, operating system, and device information.
IP Addresses: We may collect your IP address for security and abuse prevention purposes.
User Key: We store a unique user key in your browser's local storage to associate your shortened URLs and usage data with your device.

2. Information Use

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain the Service.
Improve the Service and develop new features.
Prevent abuse and ensure the security of the Service.
Generate aggregate statistics about the usage of the Service.

3. Cookies and Local Storage

Cookies: We do not use cookies in our Service. However, our hosting provider, Netlify, may use cookies for analytics and performance purposes. To learn more about the specific cookies used by Netlify and how they use the collected information, please refer to Netlify's Cookie Policy or Privacy Policy, which can usually be found on their website.
Local Storage: We use your browser's local storage to store a unique user key and data related to your shortened URLs. Local storage is a technology that allows websites to store data on a user's computer. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. We use local storage to provide you with a more personalized and efficient experience.

4. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law or legal process.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your shortened URLs and associated data indefinitely, unless you request their deletion.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. User Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the contact form on our website or by emailing us at support@yourdomain.com.

9. Contact Information