Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Anonymous Users (No Account)

When you use our Service without an account, we collect:

1.2 Registered Users

When you create an account, we collect:

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

For visitors who click on shortened links, we may collect: timestamp of the click, referrer URL (where they came from), browser type (User-Agent), and country (derived from request, not stored as IP).

We do NOT store IP addresses.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide the Service: Create and manage shortened URLs and QR codes
• Authentication: Verify your identity when you log in
• Analytics: Show you statistics about your links
• Communication: Send login links and important service updates
• Security: Detect and prevent abuse, spam, and malicious activity
• Improvement: Understand how our Service is used to make it better

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

3.1 What Cookies We Use

3.2 What We Don't Use

• ❌ Tracking cookies
• ❌ Advertising cookies
• ❌ Third-party analytics (Google Analytics, etc.)
• ❌ Social media tracking pixels

4. Data Sharing

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services to operate defrust.com:

4.2 We Do NOT:

• Sell your personal information
• Share your data with advertisers
• Provide your information to data brokers
• Transfer your data for marketing purposes

5. Data Retention

Why 30 Days for Anonymous Users?

• Spam prevention: Automatically removes unused or abusive links
• Storage efficiency: Keeps our service fast and reliable
• User incentive: Encourages registration for permanent links
• Industry standard: Aligns with similar services

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS
• Secure authentication: Passwordless magic link login
• Access control: Limited access to production data
• Regular updates: Security patches applied promptly

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View information we have about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Export your data in a standard format

Through your dashboard, registered users can view all created URLs and statistics, edit or delete individual URLs, export data as JSON, and delete their entire account.

To exercise your rights, use dashboard features for most actions or email support@ai-autosite.com for assistance. We will respond to requests within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Our Service is operated from Japan. If you access the Service from outside Japan, your information may be transferred to and processed in Japan. By using our Service, you consent to this transfer. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know: What personal information we collect
• Right to delete: Request deletion of your data
• Right to opt-out: Of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Non-discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, the "Last Updated" date will be revised, a notice will be posted on our website, and registered users will receive email notification for significant changes. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Summary

Here's a quick overview of our privacy practices: