Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for ApkCORN URL Shortener

Last Updated: January 1, 2023

Welcome to ApkCORN URL Shortener ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our URL shortening service.

1. Information We Collect

When you use ApkCORN, we may collect the following information:

  • URL Information: The original URLs you submit for shortening and the shortened URLs we create.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service, including click statistics, timestamps, and referral sources.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Optional Account Data: If you create an account, we collect your email address and password (hashed).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our URL shortening service
  • Generate analytics about link usage and traffic patterns
  • Prevent abuse and malicious activities
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Communicate with you about service updates (if you've provided contact information)

3. Data Retention

We retain URL information and click statistics for 12 months unless you delete the link through your account. Anonymous analytics data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in these limited circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
  • When required by law or to respond to legal process
  • To protect the rights and safety of our users and the public

5. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links

Our service creates links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

7. Children's Privacy

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

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.