Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 19, 2025

1. Information We Collect

When you use bd-links.com ("the Service"), we collect:

• URL Data: Original URLs, shortened URLs, and timestamps.
• Usage Data: Click counts, referral sources, timestamps, IP addresses (anonymized), browser/device info.
• Technical Data: Cookies (see Section 3), approximate location (derived from IP), operating system.

2. How We Use Your Data

Data is used to:

• Generate and track shortened links.
• Analyze traffic patterns (e.g., via Google Analytics).
• Prevent abuse (e.g., spam, malware URLs).
• Improve service performance.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use:

• Essential Cookies: For basic functionality (e.g., session management).
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) to measure traffic.
• Opt-Out: Disable cookies via browser settings, but some features may break.

4. Third-Party Services

Data may be shared with:

• Google Analytics: For traffic analysis (anonymized IPs).
• Hosting Providers: Server logs stored by our cloud provider.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law (e.g., court orders).

5. Data Retention

• URLs: Stored indefinitely unless manually deleted by you.
• Usage Data: Aggregated statistics retained for 12 months.
• IP Addresses: Anonymized within 30 days.

6. Security Measures

We implement:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transfers.
• Regular security audits.
• Automatic malware scanning for submitted URLs.

7. GDPR & CCPA Compliance

For EU/UK Users (GDPR):

• Legal Basis: Processing is based on legitimate interest (Service operation).
• Your Rights: Request access, correction, or deletion of your data by contacting us.

For California Users (CCPA):

• Opt-Out: You may request non-sale of personal data (though we do not sell data).
• Disclosure: Request a report of collected data via email.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from users under 16. Contact us to remove such data if applicable.

9. Policy Updates

Changes will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For data requests or questions, email: admin@bd-links.com.