Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

At Nano Link, we collect and process the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted), and any optional profile information you provide.
• Link Data: The original URLs you shorten, the corresponding short links, creation timestamps, and expiration dates.
• Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, device information, operating system, and other technical data about how you interact with our service.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated click data, geographical information, and referrer data for shortened links.

We do not collect or store the personal data of individuals who click on shortened links, beyond the aggregated analytics mentioned above.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our link shortening service.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or potential abuse of our service.
• To generate aggregated analytics for link creators about their shortened links' performance.
• To improve our service and develop new features.
• To communicate with you about service updates, security alerts, and support messages.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Link Tracking and Analytics

Nano Link provides click tracking and analytics for shortened links. This includes:

• Click counts
• Geographic locations (country and city level, not precise locations)
• Referrer information
• Device and browser types

This data is aggregated and does not include personally identifiable information of link visitors. Link creators can access this data for their own links.

If you're a visitor clicking on a Nano Link shortened URL, be aware that your click will be logged as described above, but we do not track you across websites or collect your personal information.

4. Data Retention

We retain information as follows:

• Account information: Retained until you delete your account or request data deletion.
• Link data:
  • Free tier: Links and associated data are automatically deleted after 30 days.
  • Paid tier: Links are retained until manually deleted by the user or the account is closed.
• Analytics data: Retained for 12 months, after which it's aggregated and anonymized.
• Server logs: Retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent.
• To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from public authorities.
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate safeguards for your data.

6. Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
• Regular security audits and penetration testing.
• Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms.
• Continuous monitoring for suspicious activities.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and obtain a copy of your data.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
• Data portability.
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

8. 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. For significant changes, we will provide a more prominent notice or direct notification to our users.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Nano Link. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.