Privacy Policy for alu.today

At alu.today (https://alu.today), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your information.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at admin@alu.today.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information when you use our URL shortening service:

• URL Data: The original URLs you submit and the shortened versions we create.
• Device Information: Data about your device, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and settings.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our site, such as the pages you visit and the times and dates you access the service.
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device that help us improve your experience by remembering your preferences and tracking website activity.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide the Service: We need your URL submissions to generate shortened links.
• To Improve the Service: We use usage data to understand how our site is being used, which helps us make improvements.
• Customer Support: If you contact us, we may use your data to help resolve issues or respond to inquiries.
• Advertising: We partner with Google Ads to display relevant ads. These ads are personalized based on your interactions with our site (see Section 3 for more details).

3. Google Ads

We use Google Ads to show personalized advertisements on our site. This means Google may collect certain anonymous data, like cookies and usage patterns, to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests.

To manage your ad preferences or opt out of personalized ads, visit the Google Ads Settings.

4. Cookies

Cookies are used on alu.today to:

• Store your preferences for future visits.
• Help us understand how visitors use our site.
• Support the functioning of our services.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to fully use our website.

5. Third-Party Privacy Policies

alu.today may link to other websites or services, such as advertisers or third-party tools. Our privacy policy does not cover those sites or services, so we recommend checking their privacy policies to understand how they handle your data.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our service is not intended for anyone under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

7. Your Data Choices

You have control over how your data is used:

• Opt-Out of Ads: You can choose to opt out of personalized ads by adjusting your settings in the Google Ads Settings.
• Disable Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on our site.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make any significant changes, we will notify you by posting an updated policy on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at admin@alu.today.