Effective Date: 18 Feb 2026
Last Updated: 18 Feb 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to 1ly.io (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the “Service”), use our URL shortening platform, or interact with us.
By using 1ly.io, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
Email address (if you create an account or contact us)
Account credentials
Custom link aliases
Support messages or inquiries
Payment information (if premium services are introduced)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you access 1ly.io, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Referring URLs
Date and time of access
Pages visited
Clickstream data
Geographic location (derived from IP)
2.3 Link Analytics Data
When shortened links are accessed, we may collect:
Click timestamps
Approximate geographic location
Device type
Browser type
Referrer information
This data is aggregated and used for analytics purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
Provide and maintain the Service
Generate shortened URLs
Provide analytics and performance insights
Prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activity
Improve platform performance and user experience
Communicate with users
Comply with legal obligations
Enforce our Terms of Service
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:
Performance of a contract
Legitimate business interests
Compliance with legal obligations
Your consent (where required)
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
1ly.io may use:
Essential cookies (for functionality)
Analytics cookies
Security-related cookies
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features may not function properly.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal data.
We may share information with:
Service providers (hosting, analytics, infrastructure)
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required
Successors in the event of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
All third-party providers are required to protect user data.
7. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to:
Provide services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
Analytics data may be retained in aggregated form for longer periods.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
HTTPS encryption
Secure server infrastructure
Access control restrictions
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
[email protected]
10. CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Request disclosure of collected personal information
Request deletion
Opt-out of data sale (we do not sell data)
Requests can be made at:
[email protected]
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We implement appropriate safeguards where required by law.
12. Children's Privacy
1ly.io is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
13. Third-Party Links
Shortened URLs may redirect to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
14. Abuse Monitoring & Content Moderation
We may monitor shortened URLs to prevent:
Malware distribution
Phishing
Illegal content
Spam campaigns
We reserve the right to disable links that violate our Terms of Service.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email:
[email protected]
Website: https://1ly.io