Privacy Policy

URLDrop ("URLDrop," "we," "us," or "our") operates the URLDrop website and related services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how it may be used and shared, and the choices available to users.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use URLDrop, we may collect:

Account Information

Information such as your name, email address, account identifier, authentication information, and information associated with your URLDrop account.

Link Information

Information associated with URLs submitted to URLDrop, including original destination URLs, shortened URLs, creation dates, expiration information, and account associations.

Usage and Analytics Information

Technical and usage information may be generated when URLDrop is accessed or when a shortened URL is used. Depending on the functionality currently implemented, this may include information such as:

• link clicks
• timestamps
• referring information
• browser or device information

Transaction Information

For paid URLDrop subscriptions, we may receive information such as:

• subscription plan
• subscription status
• billing dates
• payment status
• limited payment-method information such as card brand and last four digits where provided by the payment processor

Payments are processed by Stripe. URLDrop does not directly store complete payment card numbers.

Communications

We may retain information users provide when contacting URLDrop for customer support, billing assistance, abuse reports, or other inquiries.

How We Use Information

Information may be used to:

• provide and operate URLDrop
• create shortened URLs
• maintain user accounts
• provide account features
• provide link analytics where applicable
• administer subscriptions
• process payments through third-party payment providers
• provide customer support
• detect spam, phishing, malware, fraud, scams, and abuse
• secure the service
• troubleshoot technical problems
• improve URLDrop
• communicate important account or service information
• comply with applicable law
• enforce the Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy

Service Providers

URLDrop may use third-party providers to operate portions of the Service, including providers for:

• application infrastructure
• hosting
• authentication
• databases
• payment processing
• email
• analytics
• security
• related technical services

These providers may process information as necessary to provide their services. URLDrop currently uses Stripe for payment processing.

Sale of Personal Information

URLDrop does not sell personal information for money. If URLDrop's practices change, this Privacy Policy will be updated as required by applicable law.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

URLDrop may use cookies or similar technologies necessary for:

• authentication
• security
• account sessions
• operation of the Service

If nonessential advertising or marketing tracking technologies are added in the future, appropriate disclosures and consent mechanisms should be implemented where legally required.

Link Analytics

Because URLDrop provides URL-shortening and link-management services, certain technical information may be generated when someone accesses a URLDrop link. This information may be used to:

• perform the redirect
• provide analytics
• maintain security
• detect abuse
• prevent fraud
• troubleshoot problems
• operate the Service

Data Retention

URLDrop retains information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• provide the Service
• maintain legitimate business records
• comply with legal obligations
• process payments
• resolve disputes
• prevent fraud
• investigate abuse
• maintain security
• enforce agreements

Users may request deletion of their account where applicable. Some records may need to be retained for legitimate legal, security, fraud-prevention, payment, accounting, or dispute-resolution purposes.

Data Security

URLDrop uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

URLDrop is not directed to children under 13. URLDrop does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If URLDrop learns that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected in circumstances requiring parental consent, appropriate steps will be taken to remove the information.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information. Users may contact URLDrop to request access to, correction of, or deletion of information associated with their account. Account management tools may also provide privacy controls directly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

URLDrop may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The Effective Date displayed at the top of this page will indicate the most recent revision.

Contact

For privacy questions or requests:

URLDrop
support@urldrop.net