Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 17, 2026

At GoBly, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our URL shortening service.

Information We Collect

URLs You Shorten

When you create a short link, we store:

• The original (destination) URL
• The short slug (either custom or auto-generated)
• The date and time the link was created

Analytics Data

To provide you with basic statistics, we collect:

• Click count for each short link
• Timestamp of the last click

What We Don't Collect

We do NOT collect:

• Personal information (no registration required)
• Email addresses or names
• IP addresses of users creating or clicking links
• Browser fingerprints or tracking cookies
• Detailed user behavior or browsing history

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely to:

• Provide the URL shortening and redirection service
• Display basic click statistics when requested
• Maintain and improve our service
• Prevent abuse and ensure security

Data Sharing

We do NOT:

• Sell your data to third parties
• Share your URLs with advertisers
• Use your data for marketing purposes
• Track you across other websites

We may share information only when:

• Required by law or legal process
• Necessary to protect our rights or safety
• Part of a business transfer (merger, acquisition)

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using:

• Supabase: Our database provider with enterprise-grade security
• Cloudflare: Industry-leading CDN with DDoS protection
• Encryption: All data transmitted over HTTPS

While we implement industry-standard security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to protect your data to the best of our ability.

Data Retention

Short links are stored indefinitely to ensure they continue to work. However, you can contact us to request deletion of specific links if needed.

Cookies and Tracking

GoBly does not use tracking cookies or persistent identifiers. We may use essential session cookies for basic functionality, but we do not track your behavior across the web.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Database hosting (see Supabase Privacy Policy)
• Cloudflare Pages: Hosting and CDN (see Cloudflare Privacy Policy)

These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data as outlined in their respective policies.

Children's Privacy

GoBly is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request information about data we store related to your links
• Request deletion of specific short links
• Opt out of our service at any time by simply not using it

International Users

GoBly is hosted globally through Cloudflare's network. By using our service, you consent to your data being processed in various countries where our infrastructure operates.

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 GoBly after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us.