Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 27, 2026

1. Introduction

EasyLink ("we," "us," or "our") operates the URL shortening service at c-t.cv. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account data: email address, password (securely hashed), display name
• Links: destination URLs, custom aliases, link settings and configurations
• Payment info: processed securely through Paystack — we only store last 4 digits, card type, and expiration
• Bio pages: titles, descriptions, and links you add to your bio page
• Support messages: communications you send through our contact form

Information Collected Automatically

• Click analytics: IP address, country (from IP), browser, OS, device type, referrer, timestamp
• Usage data: features used, pages visited, session duration
• Cookies: session cookies for authentication only — no third-party tracking

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain URL shortening and link management services
• Generate click analytics and reports for your dashboard
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Detect and prevent click fraud, bots, and abuse
• Send transactional emails (verification, password reset, payment receipts)
• Improve our service and develop new features

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We share data only with:

• Paystack: for payment processing
• Legal authorities: if required by law or court order
• Service protection: to investigate fraud or security issues

5. Data Retention

• Account data: retained while active, deleted within 30 days of deletion request
• Click analytics: 12 months, then aggregated and anonymized
• Payment records: 7 years (financial regulation requirement)
• Server logs: 90 days

6. Data Security

• Passwords hashed with bcrypt
• All data encrypted via HTTPS/TLS
• Database access restricted and monitored
• Payments handled by PCI-compliant Paystack

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

• Access: download your data from Dashboard → Advanced → Privacy/GDPR
• Rectification: update your profile in Dashboard → Settings
• Erasure: request account deletion (completed within 30 days)
• Portability: export data in machine-readable JSON format
• Object: opt out of analytics by contacting support

8. Cookies

We use only essential session cookies (PHPSESSID) for authentication. No advertising, tracking, or third-party cookies. The cookie expires when you close your browser.

9. Children's Privacy

EasyLink is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes

We may update this policy and will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

Questions? Contact us at privacy@c-t.cv or use our contact form.