Rapurl Privacy Policy

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RapURL.com (“RapURL”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have when using our services.

By using RapURL, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • The RapURL website

  • URL shortening services

  • Bio pages / link-in-bio tools

  • Analytics and link management features

Assumption check:
We explicitly limit scope so you’re not legally responsible for data collected by third-party sites users visit through your links.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect:

  • Email address

  • Username

  • Account credentials

  • Billing information (if applicable)

  • Support messages or communications

We do not require sensitive personal data to use the Service.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you or others interact with RapURL links, we may collect:

  • IP address (often anonymized or truncated)

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Referring URL

  • Approximate geographic location (city/country level)

  • Timestamp of access

This data is primarily used for analytics and security purposes.

2.3 Analytics Data for Shortened Links

When a shortened link is clicked, RapURL may log:

  • Number of clicks

  • Approximate location

  • Device category

Critical alignment point:
This supports the Terms clause stating analytics are estimates and not guaranteed accurate.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Provide and operate the Service

  • Generate analytics for users

  • Secure the platform and prevent abuse

  • Communicate service-related updates

  • Process payments (if applicable)

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Alignment)

Where applicable, we process personal data under the following bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide the Service

  • Legitimate interests – analytics, security, fraud prevention

  • Consent – where explicitly required

  • Legal obligation – compliance with law enforcement or regulations

This prevents regulators from claiming “undefined processing purposes.”

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

RapURL may use:

  • Essential cookies for authentication

  • Functional cookies for preferences

  • Analytics cookies (first-party or third-party)

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share limited data with:

  • Hosting providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Payment processors

  • Legal authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to handle data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Counterpoint handled:
This avoids the trap of claiming “we share nothing,” which becomes false the moment you use Stripe, analytics, or cloud hosting.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

Analytics data may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect data.

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

This aligns with the “AS IS” disclaimer in your Terms.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request data portability

Requests can be made by contacting us (see Section 14).

10. Children’s Privacy

RapURL is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

This matches your eligibility clause in the Terms.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed or stored in countries outside your own.

We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place where required by law.

12. Law Enforcement and Legal Requests

We may disclose data if required to:

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Respond to lawful requests

  • Protect the rights, safety, or property of RapURL or users

This reinforces your limitation-of-liability framework.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Updates become effective when posted on this page.
Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: https://rapurl.com/contact
Website: https://rapurl.com