PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how gil.bar (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, processes, and safeguards personal data in connection with your access to and use of our website, platform, and application programming interface (“API”) (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, you must discontinue use of the Service.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to personal data collected through:

• Our website
• Our API services
• Contact forms and customer communications
• Analytics and usage tracking technologies

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be accessed through shortened links created using our Service.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Communications submitted through contact forms or support requests
• Account-related information, if registration is enabled

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access or use the Service, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage data, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type
• Referrer URLs
• Pages visited and time spent
• Click metrics associated with shortened URLs
• Approximate geographic location derived from IP

This information is collected for service analytics, fraud prevention, performance monitoring, and operational security.

3. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for the following legitimate purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• To generate analytics and performance insights
• To monitor and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• To respond to inquiries and customer support requests
• To improve user experience and develop new features
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will not process personal data for purposes incompatible with those described above without notice or lawful basis.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)

Where required under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract
• Legitimate business interests
• Compliance with legal obligations
• User consent (where required)

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data.

We may disclose personal data in the following circumstances:

• To trusted service providers and infrastructure partners assisting in service delivery (subject to confidentiality obligations)
• To comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or lawful government requests
• To enforce our Terms of Service
• To protect the rights, safety, and security of the Company, users, or third parties
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset sale

All third-party processors are required to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, including operational, legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Analytics and usage data may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form for longer periods.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no system can guarantee absolute security. Users acknowledge that transmission of data over the internet carries inherent risks.

8. User Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or update of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request data portability (where applicable)

Requests may be submitted via our contact form. We may require verification of identity prior to fulfilling requests.

9. Marketing Communications

We may send service-related communications and, where permitted by law, promotional messages about products or updates.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in such communications or by contacting us directly.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Operate and maintain the Service
• Analyze usage and traffic patterns
• Improve functionality and performance
• Deliver relevant advertising (where applicable)

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior to display personalized advertisements.

Users may control cookie settings through their browser configuration. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the Service.

For more information, users should review the privacy policies of relevant third-party advertising partners.

11. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred across borders, we will implement appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable data protection laws, including contractual protections where required.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age required by applicable law to provide valid consent. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If we become aware of such collection, we will take appropriate steps to delete the information.

13. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting the revised Policy on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us through our official contact form available on the website.