Our Commitment to Privacy

We believe privacy is a right, not a feature. Here’s a straightforward look at how we handle your data (or rather, how we *don't*).

Last Updated: June 30, 2026

Information We Collect

The Gist: We collect the absolute minimum required for the service to work. That's it. We do NOT collect your IP address or any other personal info.

We are serious about your privacy. The only pieces of information we collect and store are:

  • The original long URL you provide.
  • The shortened URL we generate.

We specifically **do not** collect or store any Personal Identifiable Information (PII). This includes your IP address, browser information (user agent), or any form of tracking cookies.

How We Use Information

The Gist: We use the link data solely to redirect visitors. We will never track your clicks, show you ads, or sell your data. Ever.

The information we collect is used for one purpose and one purpose only: to make the URL redirection work. When a user clicks a BitLinks URL, we look up the original long URL in our database and send them there. We do not analyze, aggregate, or monetize click data.

Data Retention

The Gist: Your links are stored indefinitely, unless they are found to violate our Terms of Service, in which case they will be deleted.

We store the created links in our database to keep the service functional. We reserve the right to remove any link at any time if it is found to be in violation of our Acceptable Use policy as outlined in our Terms of Service.

Data Security

The Gist: We take standard, reasonable measures to protect our database and keep the service secure.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect our infrastructure and the data we store. While no online service can be 100% secure, we are committed to protecting our systems from unauthorized access.

Changes to This Policy

The Gist: If we update this policy, we'll post the changes here. Continuing to use BitLinks means you agree to the new policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page. By continuing to use our service after changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised policy.

Questions?

The Gist: Have a question about our privacy practices? Please don't hesitate to reach out.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to get in touch with us via our Contact Page.