Privacy Policy
Welcome to GoToWeb. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our URL shortening service at gotoweb.org.
1. Information We Collect
To provide our Service, generate analytics, and maintain security, we collect specific types of data automatically:
- When you create a link: We may record your IP address, the time of creation, and the original destination URL.
- When a link is clicked: We collect information about the visitor clicking the shortened link. This includes the visitor's IP address, browser type and version (User Agent), referring website, and approximate geographic location (country/city level).
2. How We Use Your Information
GoToWeb uses the collected data strictly for operational and analytical purposes:
- To route shortened links to their correct destination URLs.
- To provide link creators with aggregated statistics.
- To detect, prevent, and mitigate malicious activities, spam, and abuse of our Service.
- To maintain and improve the overall performance and security of our infrastructure.
3. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, especially if you log in to an account or use advanced features. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of our Service may not function properly.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share information under the following circumstances:
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to enforce our Terms of Service, investigate potential violations, or protect the rights, property, and safety of GoToWeb, our users, or the public.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the data we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Third-Party Links
GoToWeb functions as a redirect service. The links you click will take you to external, third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.