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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 22, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to c0a1 ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our URL shortening service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • URLs: The original URLs you submit for shortening
  • Custom Settings: Expiry dates and other preferences you set
  • Contact Information: Email addresses when you contact us for support

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Click Analytics: Number of clicks, click timestamps, and geographical location data
  • Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and operating system
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our service, pages visited, and time spent
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Provide and maintain our URL shortening service
  • Generate analytics and insights about link performance
  • Improve our service functionality and user experience
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
  • Safety and Security: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. URLs and associated analytics data are retained according to the expiry dates you set, or for a maximum of 2 years for URLs without expiry dates.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access and review your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt-out of certain data collection practices
  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though this may affect some functionality of our service.

9. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://c0a1.in