Privacy Policy

Effective: January 1, 2025
Version 1.0

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

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our service, such as hosting providers, email services, and analytics tools.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze service usage:

Essential Cookies

  • Authentication tokens
  • Session management
  • Security features
  • User preferences

Analytics Cookies

  • Usage patterns
  • Performance metrics
  • Feature effectiveness
  • Error tracking

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