Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. We're committed to protecting your personal information.

Last updated: January 30, 2026

At Kbitly, we respect your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our URL shortening service.

Information We Collect

We collect only basic information necessary to provide our service:

  • Account Information: Email address, display name, and encrypted password
  • Profile Details: Optional company name and bio
  • Usage Data: URLs you shorten, click statistics, and creation dates
  • Technical Data: IP addresses (for security) and access timestamps

How We Use Your Information

We use this information solely for:

  • Service Delivery: Providing URL shortening and link management
  • Customer Support: Responding to your inquiries and providing assistance
  • Account Management: Maintaining your user account and preferences
  • Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access

We do NOT use your information for marketing, advertising, or any other commercial purposes.

Information Sharing

Our Privacy Promise

We do NOT sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties.

We may only share your information in limited legal circumstances:

  • When required by law or court order
  • To investigate security issues or terms violations
  • With trusted service providers (under strict confidentiality)

Data Security

We protect your information with industry-standard security measures:

  • Password encryption using bcrypt hashing
  • Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication systems

Your Rights

You have full control over your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct any information
  • Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
  • Export: Download your data in a portable format

Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary:

  • Account Data: Until you delete your account
  • Short Links: Until you delete them or they expire
  • Support Records: Up to 2 years for service improvement

Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal cookies for essential functions:

  • Authentication: To keep you logged in securely
  • Security: To prevent fraud and unauthorized access
  • Preferences: To remember your settings

We do NOT use advertising cookies or third-party tracking.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy occasionally. When we do:

  • We'll post the updated policy on this page
  • We'll update the date at the top
  • For major changes, we'll notify users via email

Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy? We're here to help:

Privacy Inquiries

privacy@kbitly.com

General Support

support@kbitly.com

Response Time

Within 48 hours