Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Commitment
At Appy, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our URL shortening and app redirection service.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- • Email address
- • First and last name
- • Profile information
- • Authentication data
Service Data
- • URLs you shorten
- • QR code preferences
- • Link analytics settings
- • Custom domains
How We Collect Data
1. Account Registration
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address (required for account access)
- First and last name (for personalization)
- Password (encrypted and stored securely)
- OAuth data (if you sign up with Google)
2. Service Usage
When you use our URL shortening service:
- Original URLs you want to shorten
- Custom slugs and link settings
- App store URLs for different platforms
- QR code customization preferences
3. Analytics Data
When someone clicks your links, we automatically collect:
- Device type and operating system
- Geographic location (country/region)
- Referrer information
- Click timestamps
- User agent information
Note: We do not collect personally identifiable information about your link visitors. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
Data Security
Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Technical Safeguards
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Bcrypt password hashing
- JWT token-based authentication
- Database encryption at rest
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and monitoring
Operational Security
- Limited employee access to data
- Regular backup procedures
- Incident response protocols
- Third-party security assessments
- Secure development practices
- Data retention policies
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access & Portability
Request copies of your personal data and download your information in a portable format.
Correction & Updates
Update or correct inaccurate personal information through your account settings.
Deletion & Erasure
Request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Processing Restrictions
Limit how we process your personal information for specific purposes.
Privacy Questions?
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://appy.to/support
Response Time: We respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days