Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Article Idea Generator. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This policy outlines our data collection and use practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your email address, name, and profile picture.

URLs: URLs you shorten or create QR codes for are stored to provide the service.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our URL shortener or QR code features, we may collect:

Anonymized IP Address: We hash IP addresses using SHA-256 (one-way, irreversible). We never store your actual IP address.

Device Information: Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop), browser, and operating system.

Approximate Location: Country, region, and city derived from IP address (for analytics only).

Referrer: The website that linked to your short URL.

UTM Parameters: Marketing campaign tracking parameters if present in URLs.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking

Necessary Cookies: Required for basic functionality (authentication, preferences). Always active.

Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics to understand usage patterns. Only activated with your consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings button in the footer.

3. How We Use Your Information

•To provide and maintain our URL shortening and QR code services
•To display analytics about your shortened URLs
•To improve our services and user experience
•To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
•To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

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

Service Providers: Supabase (database), Vercel (hosting), Google (authentication and analytics).

Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Retention

Account Data: Retained while your account is active.

URL Analytics: Click data is retained for as long as the associated URL exists.

Deleted URLs: Associated analytics are deleted when you delete a URL.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate data

Erasure

Request deletion of your data

Portability

Request your data in a portable format

Object

Object to processing of your data

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent via cookie settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@aigl.ink.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

HTTPS encryption for all data

IP address hashing (SHA-256)

Row-level security in database

Regular security audits

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with:

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9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: privacy@aigl.ink

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