Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This policy applies to the Pratik.plus website, our link shortening endpoints (e.g., links under /p/<name>), and the interstitial pages that may display advertisements before redirecting users to the final destination.

2. Data we collect

2.1 Information you provide

• URLs & custom names: When you shorten a link, we store the original URL and any optional custom name you provide.
• Contact details: If you contact us (e.g., email), we process the content of your message and your contact information.

2.2 Information collected automatically

• Logs & usage: We may log requests to our servers (e.g., IP address*, user agent, referrer, date/time, pages viewed) for security, fraud prevention, and operational analytics.
• Click metrics: For each short link, we may record aggregated click counts, timestamps, and basic technical context (e.g., device/browser type).

*Where feasible, we may apply IP truncation or other minimization techniques.

3. How we use data

• Provide the service: Create and resolve short links; operate the interstitial page and redirection flow.
• Maintain & improve: Monitor performance, detect abuse, and enhance features.
• Analytics: Understand aggregate usage (e.g., number of clicks per link).
• Legal & security: Comply with applicable laws; prevent spam, fraud, and misuse.

4. Advertising & AdSense

Our interstitial pages may display advertisements via Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized or non‑personalized ads based on your visits to this and/or other websites.

• You can learn more and manage ad personalization at adssettings.google.com.
• See Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
• We do not require or encourage ad clicks to continue; the “Continue” button is independent of ads.

5. Cookies & similar technologies

We and our partners (e.g., AdSense) may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to operate the site, measure performance, and show ads. You can manage cookies via your browser settings and Google’s controls linked above.

6. When we share data

• Service providers: We may share limited data with vendors who help us operate (e.g., hosting, analytics, security) under appropriate confidentiality safeguards.
• Legal: We may disclose information to comply with laws, regulations, legal processes, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
• Business changes: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, user information may be part of the transferred assets.

7. Data retention

We retain short link records and aggregated click metrics for as long as needed to operate the service and for legitimate business or legal purposes. Logs may be kept for a limited time for security and operational reasons.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. Your rights (LGPD/GDPR)

If you are in Brazil (LGPD) or the EEA/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to object or request portability, subject to legal limitations.

To exercise rights, contact us at contact@pratik.plus. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

10. Children’s privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age required by applicable law for consent to online services. We do not knowingly collect personal data from such children.

11. International transfers

We may process information on servers located outside your state or country. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version here and revise the “Last updated” date above.

13. Contact us

If you have questions about this policy or our data practices, contact: contact@pratik.plus.