Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Vanced Shorts ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (email address, username)
• URLs you choose to shorten
• Custom link aliases you create
• Profile information you voluntarily provide
• Support communications and feedback

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (device type, operating system, browser type)
• Usage data (features used, time spent in app, clicks on links)
• Location data (approximate geographic location based on IP address)
• Log data (IP addresses, access times, pages viewed)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Analytics Data

• Click tracking data for shortened links
• Referrer information (where clicks originated)
• Geographic distribution of link clicks
• Device and browser analytics for link clicks
• Time-based usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining our link shortening service
• Generating analytics and insights for your shortened links
• Improving our Service and developing new features
• Communicating with you about your account and our Service
• Providing customer support and responding to inquiries
• Detecting and preventing fraud and abuse
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, conducting business, or servicing you, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection practices

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed, unless we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing
• Withdrawal of consent

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and notify you through the Service or by other means. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the Vanced Shorts Service.