Effective Date: 01 January 2026
Last Updated: 01 January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how short-link.net (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use https://short-link.net/ (the “Service”).
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites:
Function properly
Remember user preferences
Improve performance
Provide analytics and security
Cookies do not usually contain personally identifiable information but may be linked to personal data we hold.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
Used for:
User authentication
Account login sessions
Security and fraud prevention
Load balancing and system stability
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / contractual necessity
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow enhanced functionality and personalization.
Used for:
Remembering user preferences
Language settings
Dashboard customization
Disabling these may affect some features.
2.3 Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website.
Collected data may include:
Pages visited
Click behavior
Browser and device type
Approximate location
Performance metrics
Used to:
Improve service quality
Detect errors
Optimize user experience
Data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
2.4 Advertising & Monetization Cookies
We may use cookies for:
Displaying advertisements
Measuring ad performance
Preventing ad fraud
Frequency capping
These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners.
We do not sell personal data to advertisers.
2.5 Security Cookies
Used to:
Detect malicious activity
Prevent spam, bots, and abuse
Protect user accounts and links
These are critical for maintaining platform integrity.
3. Cookies Used in Payment Processing
When making payments, cookies may be used by third-party payment providers to:
Process secure transactions
Prevent fraud
Authenticate payments
We do not store:
Credit/debit card details
UPI PINs
Bank account information
All payment data is handled by PCI-DSS compliant providers.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by trusted third parties such as:
Analytics providers
Advertising networks
Payment gateways
Security and fraud-prevention services
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control their cookies.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be:
Session cookies (deleted when browser closes)
Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period)
Retention depends on the cookie’s purpose and legal requirements.
6. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings:
Block all cookies
Delete existing cookies
Allow only certain types
Please note:
Disabling necessary cookies may break site functionality
Login and payments may not work correctly
7. Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy complies with:
GDPR (EU) – consent and transparency requirements
India IT Act, 2000 & IT Rules, 2011
Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023
Where required by law, we obtain user consent before placing non-essential cookies.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
Legal changes
Technology updates
Service modifications
The “Last Updated” date will always indicate the latest version.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your data rights, contact us:
Website: https://short-link.net/
Email: [email protected]