Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to li-nk.cc ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information when you use our URL shortening service.

By using li-nk.cc, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect the following personal information when you subscribe or use our service:

• Email Address - Required for subscription and account access. Used to identify your account and provide access to your shortened links.
• IP Address - Collected for security purposes, abuse prevention, and rate limiting.

2.2 Usage Data

When you create shortened links, we collect:

• The original (long) URLs you submit for shortening
• Custom aliases you create for your links
• Descriptions you provide for your links

2.3 Analytics Data

We collect analytics data when shortened links are accessed:

• Click timestamps and counts
• Geographic location (country level)
• Device type and browser information
• Referring websites or sources

This analytics data is aggregated and used for statistical purposes only. Individual users cannot be identified from this data.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Account Management - To create and maintain your subscriber account
• Service Provision - To provide URL shortening, custom aliases, and analytics features
• Communication - To send service-related notifications (e.g., new subscription alerts)
• Security - To prevent abuse, detect malicious URLs, and protect our infrastructure
• Analytics - To provide you with detailed click statistics and usage patterns
• Improvement - To analyze usage patterns and improve our service

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Our Cookies

We use session cookies to maintain your login status and provide a seamless user experience. These cookies are essential for authentication and do not contain personal identifying information beyond what is necessary for your account. For more details on our cookie practices, see our Cookie Policy.

4.2 Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with the following third-party providers:

5. Data Retention

• Subscriber Accounts - Retained until you request deletion
• Shortened Links - Retained as long as your account remains active
• Analytics Data - Aggregated data is retained to provide historical statistics
• Abuse Logs - IP addresses and suspicious activity logs are retained for security purposes

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access - You can access your data by logging into your account at any time
• Correction - You may update your email address through your account settings
• Deletion - You may request account deletion by contacting us at support@li-nk.cc
• Opt-out of Analytics - While we don't use tracking for marketing, you can block cookies through your browser settings

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure session management with HTTP-only, SameSite cookies
• Database access controls and parameterized queries
• Cloudflare Turnstile protection against automated attacks
• Regular monitoring for suspicious activity and abuse

8. Third-Party Content

Our service creates redirects to URLs that you provide. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of websites you link to. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

li-nk.cc is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Email: support@li-nk.cc