1. Introduction
Welcome to https://y0utu.be/ (the "Site," "we," "us," or "our"). We operate the URL shortening service located at https://y0utu.be/.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have concerning your information when you use our service.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you.
A. Information You Directly Provide
When you use our service, you may provide us with the following:
Original URLs: The long URL you wish to shorten.
Custom Short Links: Any specific short link identifiers you choose.
Account Information (if applicable): If you register for an account, we may collect your email address and a password (stored in a hashed, encrypted format).
Communication Data: Information you provide when you contact us (e.g., support requests).
B. Automatically Collected Data (Usage Data)
When you or someone clicks on a shortened link, we automatically collect certain information:
IP Address: The Internet Protocol address of the device accessing the link.
Referrer URL: The webpage that referred the user to our shortened link.
Browser and Device Information: The type of browser, operating system, and device used.
Geolocation Data (Inferred): General location data (e.g., country or city) inferred from the IP address. We do not collect precise GPS location data.
Timestamps: Date and time of the link click.
Click Count: The total number of times a shortened link has been clicked.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
To Provide and Maintain the Service: To shorten URLs and redirect users to the original destination.
Analytics and Statistics: To provide you, as the creator of the shortened link, with statistics (like click count, geographic location of clicks, etc.) and to understand and analyze how the service is used.
Security: To monitor for and prevent malicious activity, spam, and abuse.
Improvement: To develop new features and improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.
Communication (if applicable): To send you service updates or respond to your inquiries if you have an account or have contacted us.
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms and conditions.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in the following situations:
With Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our service, provide the service on our behalf, or assist us in analyzing how our service is used (e.g., web hosting providers, analytics services). These parties are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.
For Legal Reasons: If required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to (a) comply with a legal obligation, (b) protect and defend the rights or property of https://y0utu.be/, (c) prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the service, or (d) protect the personal safety of users of the service or the public.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as a business asset.
5. Security of Data
The security of your data is important to us but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our service and hold certain information.
Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are stored on your device. We use them for things like session management and tracking link clicks.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
7. Links to Other Sites (Destination URLs)
Our service is designed to redirect users to external websites (the original destination URLs). We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services you are redirected to. You should review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "effective date" at the top of the policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
By email: [email protected]
By visiting this page on our website: https://y0utu.be/contact
Effective Date: [ Last Revision: 17Oct2025]