1. Introduction

CodeMatters LLC ("ClickSpot," "we," "us," or "our") operates the ClickSpot URL shortening and analytics service at clickspot.io. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using ClickSpot, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service:

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address. We use magic link authentication, so we do not collect or store passwords.

Link Data

We collect information about the links you create, including destination URLs, short codes, comments, and any metadata you add such as UTM parameters.

Analytics Data

When someone clicks on a shortened link, we collect:

Approximate geographic location (country, city, region) based on IP address
Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
Operating system and browser information
Referring website (if available)
Date and time of the click

We do not store the full IP addresses of link visitors. IP addresses are processed to derive geographic information and then discarded.

Usage Data

We collect information about how you interact with our service, including pages visited, features used, and actions taken within your account.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our Services
Generate analytics and reports for your shortened links
Process your transactions and manage your account
Send you service-related communications
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
Improve and develop new features for our Services
Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

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

Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who help us operate our Services, including cloud hosting providers, payment processors (Stripe), and email delivery services.

Public Analytics

If you enable public analytics for a link, the click analytics for that link (geographic data, device information, referrers) become publicly accessible via a shareable URL. This feature is opt-in and controlled by you.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request.

Business Transfers

If ClickSpot is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Click analytics data is retained for up to 5 years to provide you with historical performance data. You may request deletion of this data at any time.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Export: Request an export of your data in a machine-readable format
Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@clickspot.io.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of data in transit using TLS
Secure cloud infrastructure with access controls
Regular security assessments
Automatic threat detection for malicious links

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Session cookies: To maintain your logged-in state
Preference cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. We do not participate in cross-site tracking.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service allows you to create shortened links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit through shortened links.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

CodeMatters LLC
Operating as ClickSpot
Email: privacy@clickspot.io