Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 11, 2026

FTC.ink ("FTC.ink", "we", "us", or "our") is a link management service operated in the United States. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you use our website and link-shortening services (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we store your username, email address, and a securely hashed version of your password. We never store passwords in plain text.
• Link Data: Campaign names, destination URLs, custom slugs, and the status (active/paused) of links you create.
• Usage Data: Click counts for each short link, along with technical information such as IP address, browser type, and timestamps, used for security, abuse prevention, and basic analytics.
• Session Data: Cookies used to keep you securely logged in to your account.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
• To authenticate users and protect accounts from unauthorized access.
• To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
• To generate aggregate statistics about link performance (e.g., click counts).
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Cookies & Sessions

We use a single session cookie that is strictly necessary for keeping you logged in securely. This cookie is marked as HTTP-only and SameSite to reduce the risk of theft or misuse. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose information only in the following limited circumstances:

• To our hosting provider, solely to operate the Service.
• If required to do so by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of FTC.ink, our users, or the public.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your information, including encrypted password storage, secure session handling, account lockouts after repeated failed login attempts, and access controls that restrict who can manage user accounts. While we work hard to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain account and link data for as long as your account remains active. If your account is removed, associated link data is deleted from our active systems.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. You can update your account details at any time, or delete your account to remove your data from our active systems.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.