Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Unshorten.It! helps you preview where a short link leads. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

• Usage data: We use Google Analytics to understand how people use the site (for example, pages viewed and general usage patterns).
• Advertising data: We may use Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords), which can use cookies or similar technologies to measure ad performance.
• Submitted URLs: When you submit a URL to unshorten, we process that URL to resolve redirects and display the destination.

How We Use Information

• To operate the service and provide the destination URL, metadata, and redirect chain.
• To improve performance, reliability, and user experience.
• To measure and improve marketing and advertising effectiveness.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect data in accordance with their own policies:

• Google Analytics: for site analytics.
• Google Ads: for advertising and conversion measurement.
• PagePeeker: to generate website screenshots. The destination URL you submit may be sent to PagePeeker to retrieve a thumbnail.

Cookies

Google Analytics and Google Ads may use cookies or similar technologies. You can manage cookies in your browser settings and opt out of Google Analytics via Google’s opt-out tools.

Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, and improve the product.

Your Choices

• You can choose not to submit URLs.
• You can disable cookies in your browser.
• You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using Google’s tools.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us.