Short-Link.net

Affiliate Privacy Terms

Last updated on January 03, 2026

Effective Date: 01 January 2026
Last Updated: 01 January 2026

These Affiliate Privacy Terms (“Affiliate Privacy Terms”) explain how short-link.net (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data of participants in the short-link.net Affiliate Program (“Affiliates”).

These terms form part of our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Program Terms. By joining or participating in the Affiliate Program, you agree to these Affiliate Privacy Terms.

1. Scope of These Terms

These Affiliate Privacy Terms apply only to:

  • Affiliate applicants

  • Approved affiliates

  • Affiliate-related tracking, commissions, and payouts

They do not replace our general Privacy Policy, which applies to all users.

2. Information We Collect from Affiliates

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following data from affiliates:

  • Full name or business name

  • Email address

  • Username / Affiliate ID

  • Country and location

  • Tax-related information (if required by law)

  • Payment payout details (processed by third parties)

2.2 Affiliate Tracking Data

To track referrals and commissions, we may collect:

  • Referral URLs

  • Affiliate ID

  • Click timestamps

  • Conversion events

  • Commission amounts

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)

  • Device and browser type

3. How Affiliate Data Is Collected

Affiliate data is collected through:

  • Affiliate registration forms

  • Referral link tracking

  • Cookies and similar technologies

  • Conversion tracking systems

  • Payment and payout systems

  • Support communications

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We process affiliate data to:

  • Operate and manage the Affiliate Program

  • Track referrals, conversions, and commissions

  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and self-referrals

  • Process affiliate payouts

  • Generate affiliate reports and analytics

  • Communicate program updates and notices

  • Comply with legal and tax obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Affiliate data is processed based on:

  • Contractual necessity – to operate the Affiliate Program

  • Consent – when you join and use affiliate tools

  • Legal obligation – tax, accounting, and compliance requirements

  • Legitimate interest – fraud prevention and program integrity

6. Affiliate Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Affiliate tracking may involve cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Identify affiliate referrals

  • Attribute conversions correctly

  • Prevent duplicate or fraudulent commissions

Cookie duration and attribution windows are defined in the Affiliate Program Terms.

Affiliates are responsible for:

  • Disclosing affiliate cookies where required by law

  • Complying with local cookie consent regulations on their own websites

7. Affiliate Responsibilities for Data Protection

Affiliates agree to:

  • Comply with GDPR, DPDP Act, and applicable privacy laws

  • Clearly disclose affiliate relationships to users

  • Avoid misleading or deceptive tracking practices

  • Not collect or share personal data unlawfully

  • Not use affiliate links in spam, phishing, or illegal activities

Violation may result in termination and forfeiture of commissions.

8. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell affiliate data.

Affiliate data may be shared only with:

8.1 Service Providers

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers

  • Analytics and fraud-prevention tools

  • Email communication services

8.2 Payment & Payout Providers

  • Stripe

  • PayPal

  • Razorpay

  • UPI providers

  • NOWPayments

8.3 Legal Authorities

When required by law, court order, or regulatory request.

9. International Data Transfers

Affiliate data may be processed outside your country of residence.
We ensure appropriate safeguards, including contractual protections and secure processing standards.

10. Data Retention

Affiliate data is retained:

  • While the affiliate account remains active

  • As required for accounting, tax, and legal compliance

  • For fraud prevention and dispute resolution

After retention periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

11. Affiliate Rights (GDPR & India DPDP)

Affiliates have the right to:

  • Access personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal data

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

  • Object to certain processing activities

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge complaints with a data protection authority

Requests can be made via the contact details below.

12. Affiliate Account Termination & Data

Upon affiliate account termination:

  • Tracking will stop

  • Outstanding commissions may be forfeited if terms were violated

  • Data may be retained where legally required

  • Otherwise, data will be deleted or anonymized

13. Security Measures

We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including:

  • Secure servers

  • Encrypted connections

  • Access control mechanisms

  • Monitoring for suspicious activity

No system is completely secure; affiliates acknowledge inherent risks.

14. Changes to Affiliate Privacy Terms

We may update these Affiliate Privacy Terms from time to time.
Changes become effective upon posting. Continued participation constitutes acceptance.

15. Contact Information

For affiliate privacy questions or data requests:

Website: https://short-link.net/
Email: [email protected]