Effective Date: January 20, 2025
Last Updated: January 20, 2025
Who We Are
Chris Becker operates bckr.link, a simple URL shortening service.
Contact: [email protected]
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- URLs: When you create a shortened link, we store the original URL and generate a short code
- API Usage: If you use our API, we store API key information for authentication
Information We Generate
- Click Counts: We count how many times each shortened link is accessed
- Timestamps: We record when each shortened link was created
Server Logs
- Access Logs: Our servers automatically log requests, including IP addresses, requested URLs, and timestamps for security and operational purposes
What We Don't Collect
We do not collect:
- Personal information about visitors who click shortened links
- Cookies or tracking pixels
- Detailed analytics about user behavior
- Location data beyond server logs
How We Use Your Information
- URL Shortening: To provide the core service of redirecting short links to original URLs
- Statistics: To show you click counts for your shortened links
- Security: To prevent abuse and maintain service security
- Error Monitoring: To identify and fix technical issues
Data Retention
Important:bckr.link is a personal hobby project. While we aim to keep your shortened links working, we cannot guarantee permanent data retention or service availability.
- Shortened URLs: Stored indefinitely while the service operates, but may be lost if the service is discontinued
- Server Logs: Retained by our hosting provider (Fly.io) for 30 days, then automatically deleted
- API Keys: Stored until revoked or the service is discontinued
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties, except:
- Hosting Services: Our application runs on Fly.io infrastructure for basic hosting and monitoring
- Error Monitoring: Technical error information may be sent to Sentry for debugging purposes
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
Security
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- Encrypted API key storage using industry-standard Argon2 hashing
- Secure database practices
- Regular security updates
International Users
This service is operated from the United States. By using our service, you consent to your information being transferred to and processed in the United States.
Your Rights
You may:
- Request information about data we store related to your API keys
- Request deletion of your API keys and associated shortened links
- Contact us with privacy concerns
Contact us: [email protected]
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected].