Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 31, 2025
Who We Are
Jedna Software SRO operates shortn.link, a privacy-focused URL shortening service.
Contact: privacy@shortn.link
What Information We Collect
If You Create an Account:
- Email address and encrypted password
- Account preferences and settings
When Anyone Uses Our Links (Clicks):
- Hashed IP addresses (immediately anonymized for privacy)
- Location data (country and city only, not precise location)
- Device info (browser type, device type, operating system)
- Click data (when clicked, which website referred the click)
- Bot detection (to filter out fake clicks for accurate analytics)
Technical Data:
- Browser information
- Device type and operating system
- Cookies and similar technologies
Payment Info (Paid Plans):
- Processed securely through third-party processors
- We don't store your complete card details
How We Use This Information
Core Service:
- Create and manage your shortened URLs
- Provide accurate click analytics (no fake bot clicks)
- Generate QR codes for your links
- Process payments for premium features
Service Improvement:
- Analyze usage patterns to improve performance
- Detect and prevent spam/malicious links
- Monitor service uptime and errors
Communication:
- Account notifications and customer support
- Service updates (only if you're registered)
What We DON'T Do
❌ No ads or ad tracking
❌ Never sell your data
❌ No precise location tracking
❌ No storing raw IP addresses
How Long We Keep Data
Data Type | How Long |
---|---|
Account info | While active + 30 days after deletion |
Click analytics | 3 years (anonymized) |
IP address hashes | 2 years maximum |
Payment data | 3 years for billing/legal requirements |
Bot detection | 90 days |
Your Rights (GDPR)
Standard Rights:
- Access - Get a copy of your data
- Correction - Fix incorrect information
- Deletion - Delete your data
- Portability - Download your data
- Restrict processing - Limit how we use your data
URL Shortener Specific:
- Delete links - Remove any shortened link and its data
- Set expiration - Auto-delete links after a certain time
- Anonymous links - Create links without linking to your account
- Opt-out tracking - Keep redirects working but disable analytics
Contact: privacy@shortn.link
Cookies We Use
Essential (Required):
Login sessions, security, preferences
Analytics (Optional):
Service performance, click tracking, bot detection
You can disable these and still use our service
We respect "Do Not Track" browser settings.
Data Security
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and staff training
Note: No system is 100% secure
International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside the EU with appropriate safeguards (standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions).
Children
Not intended for under 16. We don't knowingly collect data from children.
Changes
We'll notify you of significant changes via email (if registered) and website notices.
Questions?
Not satisfied? You can contact your local data protection authority.