Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use s12.in, we collect the following information:

• Account Information: Email address and authentication data when you create an account via Clerk.
• URLs and Files: The URLs you shorten and files you upload are stored on our servers.
• Analytics Data: Click counts, geographic region (country/city), browser type, device type, and referrer information for links you create.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, including timestamps and IP addresses (hashed for privacy).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the URL shortening and file hosting services
• Display analytics and statistics about your links
• Improve and optimize our services
• Communicate with you about service updates
• Prevent abuse and enforce our terms of service

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored using Convex (for metadata) and Clerk (for authentication). We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
• Secure, encrypted storage for files and data
• Hashed IP addresses to protect visitor privacy
• Regular security audits and updates

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Convex (database), Clerk (authentication), Vercel (hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data
• Opt out of analytics collection

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may also use analytics cookies (via PostHog) to understand how users interact with our service.

7. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@s12.in