Effective Date: 17 March 2025
At theshort.site, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website (the "Site"), which provides URL shortening and QR code generation services. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your data.
1. Information We Collect
By default, theshort.site does not collect any personal information from users. Our primary purpose is to provide you with the service of shortening URLs and generating QR codes for links. If you decide to create an account, the only personal information we collect is your email address. This is used solely for account creation, login purposes, and communicating with you regarding your account.
2. How We Use Your Information
If you create an account on theshort.site, your email address will be used exclusively for:
Account creation
Login authentication
Providing support and communication related to your account
We will not use your email address for marketing purposes or share it with third parties without your consent, unless required by law.
3. URL Shortening and QR Code Generation
When you use our services to shorten URLs or generate QR codes, we do not track or store the content of the links you create. Our only function is to generate a shortened version of your URL or a QR code that redirects users to the destination link.
Important Note: theshort.site is not responsible for the content of any URL or QR code that is shortened through our platform. We are simply a tool that redirects users to the end location of the link. We do not control or endorse the content of the URLs you shorten, and we disclaim any liability for the content of the links.
4. Reporting Suspicious or Malicious Links
We take user security seriously. If you encounter any suspicious or malicious links on our platform, you have the opportunity to report them through our Report Malicious URL page. Alternatively, you can contact us directly using the Contact form available on our site.
We will review reported links and take appropriate action, which may include disabling the shortened link or taking other necessary steps to protect users.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please feel free to contact us via our
contact form.
By using theshort.site, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
