Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 30, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to LinkGoWhere (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our URL redirect checking service.
Information We Collect
1. URLs You Check
- What: The URLs you submit for redirect checking
- How: Through our web interface
- Storage: We do NOT store, log, or keep any history of URLs you submit
- Processing: URLs are processed in real-time and discarded immediately after results are displayed
2. Analytics Data
We use analytics to understand how our service is used. This includes:
- Page views and navigation paths
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type (desktop/mobile)
- Geographic location (country/city level only)
- Referral sources
- Web Vitals performance metrics
Note: This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users.
3. Automatically Collected Information
- IP Address: Temporarily collected for rate limiting and abuse prevention, not stored long-term
- Cookies: We use minimal cookies for functionality and analytics (see Cookie Policy below)
- User-Agent: Browser and device information automatically sent by your browser
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our redirect checking service
- Prevent abuse and ensure service quality (rate limiting)
- Understand usage patterns and improve our service
- Optimize website performance
- Detect and prevent technical issues
Information We Do NOT Collect
- ✅ Personal identification information (name, email, phone)
- ✅ Account information (we don’t have user accounts)
- ✅ Payment information (service is completely free)
- ✅ URL checking history
- ✅ Tracking across websites (we only track on our own site)
Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
- Theme Preference: Stores your light/dark mode choice
- Duration: Persistent (until you clear browser data)
Analytics Cookies
- Purpose: Track page views and user behavior on our site only
- Provider: Self-hosted analytics (no third-party trackers)
- Duration: 24 months
- Opt-out: You can disable these in your browser settings
We do NOT use:
- ❌ Advertising cookies
- ❌ Social media cookies
- ❌ Third-party tracking cookies
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do NOT sell, rent, or share your information with third parties, except in these limited circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulations
- Service Protection: To prevent fraud, abuse, or technical issues
- Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition (users will be notified)
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services:
Cloudflare
- Purpose: Content delivery and DDoS protection
- Data: IP addresses, browser information
- Privacy Policy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy
Google Fonts (Optional)
- Purpose: Typography
- Data: Font requests, IP addresses
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Data Retention
- URL Checks: Not stored (processed in real-time only)
- Analytics Data: Retained for 24 months
- Logs: Server logs retained for 7 days for technical troubleshooting
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request confirmation of what data we hold about you (minimal, as described above)
- Deletion: Request deletion of analytics data associated with your IP
- Opt-out: Disable analytics cookies in your browser
- Portability: Request a copy of any data we hold about you
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- ✅ HTTPS encryption for all connections
- ✅ Regular security updates
- ✅ No long-term storage of sensitive URL data
- ✅ Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- ✅ Secure server infrastructure
Children’s Privacy
LinkGoWhere is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
International Users
LinkGoWhere is operated from and processes data in the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and processing according to this privacy policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of LinkGoWhere after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours
Compliance
This privacy policy is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Other applicable privacy laws
Your Consent
By using LinkGoWhere, you consent to this privacy policy and our minimal data collection practices.
Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember your preferences and provide analytics.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Essential | 
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | Persistent | Yes | 
| analytics_session | Tracks page views for analytics | 24 hours | No | 
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality (e.g., theme preferences won’t be saved).
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. While we respect user privacy, our analytics are minimal and anonymized, so this feature has limited impact on our service.
This privacy policy demonstrates our commitment to your privacy. We believe in transparency and collect only the minimum data necessary to provide a great service.