Privacy in Link Services: What to Check Before Publishing
Before using a link service for work or business, understand what data may be processed and for how long.
A link can create data
A URL request may produce technical information depending on the infrastructure. Services may process data for security, abuse prevention, analytics and operations.
Read the privacy policy
Look for practical answers: what is processed, why, who may receive it, how it is protected and how long it may be retained.
Separate necessary and optional data
Information required to redirect a URL is different from additional data used for analysis or personalization. Clear distinctions make services easier to assess.
Never put secrets in public URLs
Passwords, private tokens and authentication codes should never be embedded in shareable URLs. URLs can appear in logs, analytics and messages.
Privacy is continuous
Review policies when services add new analytics, advertising, support or other data-processing features.