1. Information We Collect
USHORT is committed to respecting user and visitor privacy. When you use our service:
- Registered Users: We store your name, email address, and an encrypted password hash.
- Link Redirection Visitors: To generate aggregate click statistics, we collect anonymized technical details such as referring domain, browser type, operating system, device family, and country. We do not store raw IP addresses; IPs are pseudonymized using cryptographic one-way hashing with a rotating salt.
2. Use of Information
Collected data is used solely to:
- Provide, maintain, and optimize URL shortening and redirection services.
- Detect and prevent malware distribution, bot abuse, phishing, and spam.
- Display aggregate analytics charts to registered link owners.
3. Data Retention
We retain aggregate analytics metrics for as long as the shortened link remains active. Users may delete their links at any time from their personal dashboard, which immediately removes associated click logs.
4. Third-Party Services & Advertising
We may display non-intrusive advertisements on our homepage slots. These third-party advertising partners may use cookies according to their respective privacy policies.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@ushort.online.