Last updated: 27 April 2026
TheLinkSpot ("we", "us", "our") operates the website thelinkspot.com, a free URL shortening service. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
When you create a short link, we store the destination URL you provide and the slug (short code) associated with it. We also record the date and time the link was created, and we count the number of times the link is clicked. We do not collect your name, email address, or any other personal information. No account or sign-up is required to use TheLinkSpot.
TheLinkSpot does not use tracking cookies for its core functionality. We may serve advertising through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to show relevant ads. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings. Our website may also use standard web analytics to understand general traffic patterns. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
The destination URL and slug you provide are used solely to operate the short link redirect. Click counts are stored so you can view how many times your link has been clicked via the stats page. We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
TheLinkSpot is hosted on Vercel and uses Upstash Redis for data storage. These services have their own privacy policies. We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. For more information, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.
Short links and their associated click counts are stored indefinitely. They do not expire. If you wish to request removal of a specific link, please contact us using the details below.
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data under applicable law (such as the UK GDPR or EU GDPR). Since we do not collect personal information by default, there is typically no personal data associated with your use of TheLinkSpot. If you believe we hold personal data about you, please contact us.
TheLinkSpot is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can remove it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of TheLinkSpot after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, please contact us at: thelinkspot.com. We aim to respond within 30 days.