Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you interact with our click tracking service. Our service is designed to measure advertising campaign effectiveness while maintaining full transparency and compliance with privacy regulations.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you click on a tracked link, we automatically collect:

• Click Timestamp: Date and time when the link was clicked
• IP Address: Your device's IP address (anonymized for privacy)
• User Agent: Browser type and version information
• Referrer URL: The website you came from (if available)
• Campaign Parameters: Marketing campaign identifiers in the URL
• Geographic Location: General location based on IP address (country/region level only)

2.2 Tracking Parameters

Our URLs may include the following transparent tracking parameters:

• campaign_id: Identifies the marketing campaign
• source_id: Identifies the traffic source
• click_id: Unique identifier for this specific click
• gclid: Google Click ID (when applicable)
• UTM parameters: Standard marketing tracking parameters

3. How We Use Information

We use the collected information solely for:

• Campaign Analytics: Measuring advertising campaign performance
• Click Validation: Preventing fraudulent or duplicate clicks
• Geographic Analysis: Understanding campaign reach by location
• Technical Optimization: Improving service performance and reliability
• Compliance Reporting: Meeting advertising platform requirements

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Campaign Owners

We share aggregated, non-personal analytics data with:

• Advertisers who own the campaigns being tracked
• Authorized marketing agencies and partners
• Advertising platforms (Google Ads, Facebook, etc.) as required

4.2 Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. Data may be shared only:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights or prevent fraud
• With service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality)

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption: All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Access Controls: Limited access to authorized personnel only
• Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information
• Secure Storage: Database encryption and secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates

6. Data Retention

We retain click tracking data for the following periods:

• Click Data: Up to 13 months for campaign analysis
• IP Addresses: Anonymized after 30 days
• Aggregated Reports: Retained indefinitely (no personal data)
• Logs: System logs retained for 90 days for security purposes

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Access: Request information about data we have collected
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request data in a portable format
• Object: Object to processing for specific purposes

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

7.3 Opt-Out Options

To minimize tracking:

• Use browser "Do Not Track" settings
• Disable JavaScript (may affect website functionality)
• Use private/incognito browsing mode
• Contact us to request exclusion from tracking

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our tracking service has minimal cookie usage:

• No Persistent Cookies: We do not set long-term tracking cookies
• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies may be used for click validation
• Third-Party Cookies: We don't control cookies set by destination websites
• Local Storage: Minimal use for technical functionality only

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate protection through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Appropriate safeguards for all international transfers

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Significant changes will be communicated through our service announcements.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your rights, contact us: