Privacy policy

Effective Date: September 8, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Short. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

2. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. All data stored at rest is encrypted using AWS’s 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256). This robust encryption ensures that your data is protected against unauthorized access and breaches.

3. Collection of Data

• Personal Information: Information you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, and contact details.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our services, including your interactions and preferences.
• Technical Data: Information about your device, browser, and IP address.

4. Use of Data

• To Improve Our Services: We may use aggregated and anonymized data to enhance our tools and services. This helps us understand user needs and improve functionality.
• To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send updates, newsletters, and information about our services.
• For Legal Compliance: We may use your data to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests and legal processes.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not permitted to use your data for any other purpose.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access: The right to access and receive a copy of your data.
• Correction: The right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.
• Objection: The right to object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website or through other communication channels.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website or services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.