Short-Link.net

Privacy Policy

Last updated on August 18, 2026

Effective Date: January 01, 2026
Last Updated: August 18, 2026

Welcome to Short-Link.net (“Short-Link.net”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

This Privacy Policy explains how Short-Link.net handles information when you use the Short-Link.net – URL Shortener Chrome Extension and related URL-shortening services available through https://short-link.net/.

By installing or using the Chrome Extension, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About the Chrome Extension

Short-Link.net – URL Shortener is a browser extension that allows users to create shortened URLs through the Short-Link.net service.

The extension can:

  • Shorten a URL entered by the user.
  • Shorten the URL of the current webpage when the user invokes the extension.
  • Allow users to select an available branded domain.
  • Allow users to specify an optional custom alias.
  • Display shortened links created through the user's Short-Link.net account.
  • Copy shortened URLs to the clipboard.
  • Authenticate requests using the user's Short-Link.net API key.

The extension's single purpose is URL shortening and related account functionality.

2. Information We Process

2.1 URL Information

When you actively request URL shortening, the extension may process the URL that you choose to shorten.

For example, this may be:

 
 
https://example.com/article
 

The URL is transmitted to Short-Link.net servers to create the shortened URL requested by you.

The extension does not continuously collect your browsing history.

The current webpage URL is accessed only when required for the user-requested URL-shortening functionality.

2.2 API Key / Authentication Information

The extension allows you to enter your Short-Link.net API key.

The API key is used to authenticate requests to your Short-Link.net account.

The API key may be stored locally in the extension's browser storage so that you do not have to enter it each time you use the extension.

The API key is used only for:

  • Authentication
  • Creating shortened URLs
  • Retrieving your shortened links
  • Accessing extension features associated with your Short-Link.net account

We do not sell your API key or use it for advertising.

Never publicly share your API key.

2.3 Account Information

The extension may receive limited account information from Short-Link.net after successful authentication, such as:

  • Username or account identifier
  • Account plan
  • Available account features
  • Information necessary to provide the extension's functionality

This information is used only to provide the requested Short-Link.net extension features.

2.4 Shortened Links

When you create a shortened URL using the extension, the resulting shortened link may be stored in your Short-Link.net account.

The extension may retrieve your previously created shortened links when you use the My Links feature.

2.5 Optional Custom Alias and Branded Domain

If you provide:

  • A custom alias; or
  • Select a branded domain,

that information is transmitted to Short-Link.net as part of your URL-shortening request.

These options are used only to create the shortened URL requested by you.

3. How We Collect Information

Information may be provided or accessed through:

  • The Short-Link.net Chrome Extension interface
  • The Short-Link.net API
  • URL-shortening requests initiated by the user
  • Account authentication
  • User-selected extension settings
  • Browser storage used for necessary extension settings and authentication state

The extension does not intentionally collect information unrelated to its URL-shortening purpose.

4. Web Browsing Activity

The extension may access the URL of the currently active webpage when you explicitly use the extension to shorten that webpage's URL.

This access is necessary to provide the extension's core URL-shortening functionality.

The extension does not:

  • Continuously monitor your browsing activity
  • Build a browsing history profile
  • Sell browsing history
  • Use browsing activity for personalized advertising
  • Collect webpage content unrelated to URL shortening

Google Chrome's policies restrict collection and use of web-browsing activity except where it is required for a user-facing feature. The extension uses the current-page URL only for its disclosed URL-shortening functionality.

5. Website Content

The extension does not intentionally collect:

  • Webpage text
  • Images
  • Videos
  • Audio
  • Form contents
  • Passwords
  • Messages
  • Documents

The extension uses the webpage URL when required to create a shortened link.

6. How We Use Information

Information processed by the extension is used to:

  • Authenticate your Short-Link.net account
  • Create shortened URLs
  • Process URL-shortening requests
  • Display your shortened links
  • Provide branded-domain functionality
  • Provide custom-alias functionality
  • Maintain extension functionality
  • Maintain security
  • Prevent abuse, spam, fraud, and malicious URL activity
  • Diagnose technical problems
  • Improve reliability and performance of the extension

We do not use extension data for purposes unrelated to the extension's disclosed URL-shortening functionality.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell user data.

Information processed through the extension may be transmitted to Short-Link.net servers when necessary to provide the requested URL-shortening service.

We may disclose information where reasonably necessary:

7.1 Service Providers

Information may be processed by infrastructure or service providers that help us operate, secure, maintain, or deliver Short-Link.net services.

Such providers are used only for legitimate operational purposes.

7.2 Security and Abuse Prevention

Information may be processed or disclosed when necessary to:

  • Detect malicious URLs
  • Prevent spam
  • Prevent fraud
  • Investigate abuse
  • Protect users and our infrastructure
  • Maintain service security

7.3 Legal Requirements

Information may be disclosed where required by applicable law, legal process, court order, or valid governmental request.

8. No Sale of User Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal or sensitive user data.

We do not sell:

  • API keys
  • Authentication information
  • Browsing activity
  • URLs submitted through the extension
  • Account information

We do not transfer user data to advertising platforms, data brokers, or information resellers for advertising or profiling purposes.

9. Advertising

The Chrome Extension does not use user data for personalized advertising.

We do not use information received through the extension to create advertising profiles.

Any advertising or analytics practices that may exist on the Short-Link.net website are separate from the extension and do not change the extension's disclosed purpose or permitted use of extension data.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information handled through the extension.

These measures include, where applicable:

  • HTTPS/TLS encrypted connections
  • Secure API communication
  • Access controls
  • Server security controls
  • Authentication controls
  • Monitoring for abuse and security threats

We do not guarantee that any online service can be completely secure.

Google requires extensions handling user data to transmit that data securely using modern cryptography and to protect authentication information.

11. API Key Security

Your API key is sensitive authentication information.

You should:

  • Keep your API key confidential.
  • Never publish your API key online.
  • Never include your API key in screenshots or public code.
  • Regenerate your API key if you believe it has been compromised.

We do not intentionally publicly disclose API keys.

12. Local Browser Storage

The extension may use Chrome's storage functionality to save necessary information such as:

  • API authentication information
  • Extension settings
  • User preferences
  • Authentication state

Information stored locally is used to provide the extension's functionality.

13. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the requested services, maintain account functionality, protect our systems, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

Shortened links and account information may remain in your Short-Link.net account according to the applicable account and service settings.

Locally stored extension information may be removed when you clear the extension's storage or uninstall the extension, subject to browser behavior.

14. Account and Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your Short-Link.net account and associated personal information through the available account-management functionality or by contacting us.

Some information may be retained where necessary for:

  • Legal compliance
  • Fraud prevention
  • Security
  • Dispute resolution
  • Financial or accounting requirements

After the applicable retention period, information will be deleted or anonymized where reasonably possible.

15. Children's Privacy

Short-Link.net does not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.

16. Third-Party Services

The Short-Link.net service may use third-party infrastructure or service providers to operate the platform.

These providers may process information only as necessary to provide services such as:

  • Hosting
  • Infrastructure
  • Security
  • Email delivery
  • Payment processing for the website, where applicable

The Chrome Extension itself does not use third-party advertising or data-broker services to sell or profile extension user data.

17. International Data Processing

Short-Link.net and its service providers may process information in countries other than your country of residence.

Where required by applicable law, we use appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

18. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access
  • Correction
  • Deletion
  • Restriction of processing
  • Objection to certain processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise applicable rights, contact us using the information below.

19. Chrome Web Store Limited Use Compliance

The use of information received through the Short-Link.net Chrome Extension complies with the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

User data is used only to provide, maintain, secure, and improve the extension's disclosed single purpose: URL shortening and related account functionality.

We do not sell user data or use it for personalized advertising, creditworthiness determination, lending purposes, or unrelated purposes.

We only transmit user data to Short-Link.net or service providers when necessary to provide or secure the disclosed functionality, comply with applicable law, or prevent fraud, spam, phishing, malware, or other abuse.

These commitments are intended to align the extension's privacy practices with Google's current Chrome Web Store User Data and Limited Use requirements.

20. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When we make changes, we will update the Last Updated date on this page.

If an update materially changes how the Chrome Extension handles user data, we will provide appropriate disclosure where required.

21. Contact Us

For privacy questions, data requests, account-related privacy concerns, or complaints, contact:

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