Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 31, 2025

1. Information We Collect

When you use Xitem URL Shortener, we may collect:

• URLs: The long URLs you submit for shortening.
• IP Addresses: For security and analytics purposes.
• Browser Data: Cookies (see Section 3) and referral URLs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Provide and maintain our URL shortening service
• Analyze traffic patterns (Google Analytics)
• Display personalized ads (Google AdSense)

3. Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Google AdSense (personalized advertising)
• Google Analytics (traffic measurement)
• Session management (basic functionality)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We use:

• Google AdSense: Serves ads and uses cookies for ad personalization (Google's Advertising Policy)
• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage (Google's Privacy Policy)

5. Data Retention

Shortened URLs are stored indefinitely unless manually deleted. Analytics data is retained for 26 months.

6. Contact Us

For privacy concerns, email contact@xitem.pk.