Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

At FFSURL ("Fast Free Simple URL Shortener"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our URL shortening service.

Information We Collect

URLs You Submit: When you shorten a URL, we store the original URL and the generated short code in our database.
IP Address: We collect your IP address for security purposes and to prevent abuse of our service.
Cookies: We use a single cookie to remember your language preference. This cookie is stored for one year.
Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service.

How We Use Your Information

To provide our URL shortening service
To redirect visitors to the original URLs
To prevent spam and abuse
To improve our service

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

When required by law or legal process
To protect our rights and safety
With service providers who assist in operating our website

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Shortened URLs and associated data are stored indefinitely to ensure your short links continue to work. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Opt-out of non-essential cookies

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Advertising

We may display advertisements from third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact page.