Privacy Policy for GHST.INK

Last Updated: August 1, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how GHST.INK ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you use our URL shortening service, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways:

a. Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your email address and password (stored securely and hashed).
  • Link Information: When you create a short link ("Ghst Link"), we collect the original long URL.
  • Waitlist Information: If you join our waitlist, we collect your email address to notify you about our launch.

b. Information We Collect Automatically

When a ("Ghst Link") is visited, we automatically collect certain information to provide our analytics features:

  • Log Data: This may include the visitor's IP address, browser type, user-agent string, referring page, and the date and time of the request. This data is used to count visits and for abuse prevention.
  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the Service, such as the features you use and the actions you take.

c. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to operate and administer our Service. A "cookie" is a piece of information sent to your browser by a website you visit. We use cookies for session management to keep you logged in to your account.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some parts of our Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Service.
  • To manage your account and provide you with customer support.
  • To provide analytics on link performance to our users.
  • To monitor and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity and to ensure the security of our Service.
  • To communicate with you, including sending you service-related notices and, if you've opted in, promotional materials.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting and email services.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if we believe it's required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. We may also retain and use your information to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

5. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under 13 (or a higher age depending on the jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@ghst.ink.