Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 13, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to short it ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our URL shortening service.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to your information. It applies to all users of our services, including unregistered users who click on shortened links.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you register for an account, we collect:
- Username
- Password (securely hashed)
- Email address
When you sign in with social media accounts (Google or Twitter), we collect only the necessary information to link your account, including your email address and social media identifier.
2.2 Link Analytics Data
When anyone clicks on a shortened link, we collect:
- IP address (used to determine country location)
- Date and time of click
- Browser information
- Operating system information
- Device type
- Locale information
2.3 Cookies
We use cookies to remember your language preference on our dashboard, whether you are logged in or not.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and maintain your account
- Provide our URL shortening service
- Generate analytics about link performance
- Show you statistics about your shortened links, including geographic distribution and total clicks
- Improve our services
The analytics data we collect is only visible to the user who created the link. We do not use this data for any other purpose beyond providing you with link statistics.
4. Information Sharing
We do not share your personal information or analytics data with third parties. Your link analytics are visible only to you.
5. Data Retention
5.1 Link Data
Shortened links do not expire and remain active until you choose to delete them. When you delete a link, all associated analytics data is also deleted.
5.2 Account Data
We retain your account information until you delete your account. When you delete your account, all your personal information and shortened links will be deleted from our systems.
6. Data Security
We use Firebase for authentication and data storage. Your passwords are never stored directly by us; they are managed securely through Firebase's authentication services. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
7. International Data Transfers
short it is based in Japan, but our services are available worldwide. By using our services, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in Japan and other countries where our service providers operate.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your personal information and account
- Export your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent for processing where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@short it.cc.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information.
10. Changes to this Privacy 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.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@short it.cc
By using short it's services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.