Effective Date: 18 Oct 2025
Last Updated: 18 Oct 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how referme.co (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects and uses information when you click on links shared through our website or social channels.
Some of these links are shortened using third-party URL shortening tools, which may collect limited analytics data to help us understand engagement and improve our content.
2. Information Collected
When you click a shortened link shared by referme.co, some non-personally identifiable information may be automatically collected by the URL shortening or analytics service, such as:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website or platform
- Date and time of access
- Country
- Whether or not the link was accessed or shared again
This information is collected for aggregate analysis and does not personally identify individual users.
3. How the Information Is Used
ReferMe.co uses this analytics data solely to:
- Measure engagement with shared links and content
- Understand audience interest and interaction trends
- Improve the quality and relevance of our communications
We do not use this information to personally identify visitors.
We do not sell, rent, or share analytics data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
ReferMe.co may use third-party URL shortening or analytics tools such as [Bitly, TinyURL, Rebrandly, or another service].
These third-party services may collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of these providers to understand how they handle data.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Some third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies to analyze link performance and user engagement.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
6. Data Retention
Analytics data related to link clicks is retained only for as long as necessary for reporting and analysis purposes, or as determined by the third-party service provider used by ReferMe.co.
7. Your Choices
If you prefer not to have click data tracked, you can:
- Avoid clicking shortened links shared by referme.co
8. Updates to This Policy
referme.co may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices.
The latest version will always be available at referme.co/privacy (or the equivalent page on our website).
9. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how analytics data is collected through shortened links, please contact us at:
duellumdigital (at) gmail.com