Privacy Policy

Last updated 12 November 2026

goqk.link is a URL shortening service. This policy explains what we collect and why. We don't sell your data and we don't show ads.

What we collect

• Links you create: the destination URL, the short code, when it was created, and how many times it has been clicked (with the time of the last click).
• Abuse prevention data: a one-way hash of your IP address, stored with each link and report so we can enforce rate limits and stop abuse. We do not store raw IP addresses.
• Account data (if you sign in): your name, email address and an account identifier from Google or Microsoft. We never see or store your password.
• Cookies: one essential cookie that keeps you signed in. No tracking or advertising cookies.

Visitors who click a short link

When someone opens a short link we count the click and record the time of the most recent one. We do not record the visitor's IP address, location, browser or any other personal data.

Third-party services

• Cloudflare hosts the service and provides Turnstile, which helps tell humans from bots on our forms.
• Google Safe Browsing: destination URLs are sent to Google to check them for malware and phishing.
• Google and Microsoft handle sign-in if you choose to use it.

Browser extension

The goqk.link extension sends the address of the page or link you choose to shorten to goqk.link, together with your API key. Your API key is stored in your browser's extension storage. The extension does not track your browsing or collect any other data.

Retention and deletion

Links made without an account expire automatically. Signed-in users can delete their links at any time from the dashboard. To delete your account and all of its links, email privacy@goqk.link.

Contact

Questions about privacy: privacy@goqk.link.