1. Introduction
Welcome to Redirect Check ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it when you use our website and services.
By using Redirect Check, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that helps us provide the best possible redirect tracing service. This includes:
- Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Website. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, and information about how and when you use our Website.
- Submitted URLs: When you use our tool to trace a redirect chain, we process the URL you submit. These URLs are temporarily processed by our servers to perform the analysis (checking status codes, headers, and redirect paths). While we may log these URLs for performance monitoring, caching, and debugging purposes, we do not associate them with personal user profiles unless you are logged into a registered account.
- API Logs: If you use our API, we log the requests made with your API key to enforce rate limits, monitor usage, and generate billing reports if applicable.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect or receive:
- To facilitate the creation of redirect reports and analysis.
- To detect and prevent fraudulent usage or abuse of our system (e.g., preventing denial-of-service attacks).
- To improve our algorithms for detecting redirect loops and chains.
- To respond to user inquiries and offer support.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Notice.
We mainly use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences (such as Dark Mode or Light Mode settings).
- Analyze traffic using aggregated, anonymized analytics tools to understand how users interact with our site.
5. Data Retention
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).
Operational logs containing IP addresses and submitted URLs are typically rotated and deleted every 30 days.
6. Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS (Transport Layer Security). However, please remember that no transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at privacy@redirectcheck.org.