Effective Date: April 12, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how GemURL.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our free URL shortening service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your data is handled.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of data when you use GemURL:
- Log Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and clicks.
- Shortened URLs: The original long URLs and the shortened versions you create.
- Abuse Reports: If you report a URL or content, we may store the information submitted in the report.
- Email Address (Newsletter): If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, we collect and store your email address to send you updates, tips, or news about GemURL.
We do not collect personally identifiable information unless you explicitly provide it (e.g., via newsletter signup or contact forms).
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used strictly for:
- Operating and improving the GemURL service.
- Preventing abuse and malicious use.
- Analyzing usage trends and traffic.
- Handling abuse reports and violations of our Terms of Service.
- Sending newsletters or service-related announcements to subscribers who opted in.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, monitor website traffic, and detect spam or misuse. You can control cookie settings in your browser.
4. Data Retention
We retain shortened URLs, usage logs, and email addresses for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above. You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link in the email or by contacting us.
5. GDPR Compliance
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification – Correct any incorrect or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a commonly used format.
- Right to Object – Object to processing of your data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]
6. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
7. Third-Party Links
GemURL may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
GemURL is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
GemURL
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://gemurl.com
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