Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 18, 2026

Introduction

Devtomic LLC ("we", "us", or "qklnk") operates the qklnk.cc website and link shortening service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password. If you sign up via OAuth (Google, GitHub), we receive your name and email from those providers.

Click Tracking Data

When someone clicks a qklnk short link, we collect:

  • IP address
  • User agent string (browser and operating system information)
  • Referrer URL (the page the click came from)
  • Click timestamp
  • A randomly generated visitor identifier (UUID)

This data is used to provide analytics to link owners and enable conversion attribution.

Cookies

We use cookies to operate our service. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

The primary cookie we set is ql_vid, a visitor identifier used for click tracking and conversion attribution. This cookie has a 2-year duration.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide link shortening and redirection services
  • Generate click analytics for link owners
  • Enable conversion tracking and attribution
  • Detect and filter automated bot traffic
  • Improve and maintain our service
  • Communicate with you about your account

Data Storage

All data is stored on our own servers. We do not sell or share click tracking data with third parties. Analytics data is retained according to each user's plan settings, with retention periods varying by subscription tier.

Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics on our public marketing pages (such as the homepage) to understand how visitors find and use our website. Google Analytics is not used on authenticated dashboard pages.

We use Stripe to process payments. When you subscribe to a paid plan, Stripe collects payment information according to their privacy policy.

Bot Filtering

We automatically detect and filter traffic from known bots, crawlers, and automated systems. This traffic is not recorded in analytics to ensure accurate click data.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your account data
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Register devices to exclude your own clicks from tracking
  • Export your data

To exercise these rights, contact us or use the settings in your dashboard.

For Link Clickers

If you clicked a qklnk short link and want to opt out of tracking, you can clear your cookies or use your browser's private/incognito mode. The link owner is responsible for disclosing their use of qklnk tracking in their own privacy policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected].