Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 22, 2025
1. Introduction
xfwd.link ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our link shortening, analytics, and monitoring services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you register for xfwd.link, we collect:
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Subscription plan information
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
2.2 Link Analytics Data
When someone clicks on a link created through our service, we collect:
- IP address
- User agent (browser and device information)
- Referrer URL (where the click came from)
- Timestamp of the click
Important: The people who click on your links are not our customers - they are visitors to your content. If you use xfwd.link to track links, you are responsible for informing your visitors that analytics tracking is in use.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for:
- Providing and improving our services
- Analytics and reporting to our customers (you)
- Processing payments and managing subscriptions
- Monitoring link uptime and availability
- Communicating with you about your account
- Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Payment processors (Stripe) for billing purposes
- Service providers who help us operate our platform
- Legal authorities when required by law
5. Data Retention
We retain your data as follows:
- Account data: Until you delete your account
- Analytics data: As long as needed for service provision
- Payment records: As required by law and accounting practices
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Export your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@kleak.dev.
7. Data Deletion Requests
If an end-user (someone who clicked on a link you created) wishes to have their data removed from our analytics, they should contact you directly. You can then contact us at contact@kleak.dev with the specific details, and we will process the deletion request.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze how our service is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Children's Privacy
Account Creation: Our service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. You must be 18 or older to create an xfwd.link account.
Link Analytics: For our redirect and analytics service, we cannot determine the age of individuals who click on links. Our customers who create and share links are responsible for complying with applicable children's privacy laws (such as GDPR Article 8 and other relevant regulations) for their own audiences and ensuring appropriate disclosures are made to their visitors.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: contact@kleak.dev