Privacy Policy — URLys.pro

Last updated: June 05, 2026

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it.

1. Who We Are

URLys.pro ("we", "us", "our") is a free URL shortening service operated at https://urlys.pro. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at contact@seoworking.co.uk.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Registration: Username, email address, full name, and password (stored as a bcrypt hash).
Links You Create: The destination URL, custom alias, title, description, anchor text, and any optional image you upload.
Contact Form: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us.
Email Subscriptions: If a link requires an email subscription, we collect the email address and name you provide.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When someone clicks a short link, we automatically collect the following click analytics data:

IP address (used to determine approximate geographic location)
Country, region, and city (derived from IP using a third-party geolocation API)
Device type (Mobile, Desktop, Tablet)
Browser name and version
Operating system
Referring URL (where the visitor came from)
Date and time of the click
User Agent string

2.3 Cookies & Local Storage

We use session cookies to keep you logged in and to remember certain preferences (such as whether you have entered a password for a protected link). We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies by default.

If Google Analytics is enabled by the site administrator, Google may set its own cookies. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

3. How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account
To provide the URL shortening and link tracking service
To show you analytics for your own links
To prevent abuse, spam, and malicious activity
To respond to your support requests and inquiries
To send service-related emails (e.g. password reset) — we do not send marketing emails without your consent
To improve and maintain our service

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: Hosting providers (e.g. Hostinger) that store and process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
Geolocation API: We use ip-api.com to convert IP addresses to geographic locations. Only the IP address is sent; no personal details are shared.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of others.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data and link analytics for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, all associated data (links, groups, analytics, subscribers) is permanently deleted from our database. Click log data for guest (non-registered) links may be retained for up to 90 days for abuse prevention before being purged.

6. Your Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights:

Right of Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@seoworking.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

Passwords hashed using bcrypt (one-way, salted)
HTTPS / TLS encryption for all data in transit
Prepared SQL statements to prevent SQL injection
Session management with secure, HttpOnly cookies
Regular software updates and security patches

No system is 100% secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

8. Children's Privacy

URLys.pro is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our service allows users to shorten links to third-party websites. We have no control over, and are not responsible for, the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top. Continued use of the service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy. For significant changes, we will provide a notice on the homepage.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: contact@seoworking.co.uk
Website: https://urlys.pro