ValidateURL.com

    Privacy Policy

    Effective Date: September 17, 2026

    Introduction

    Welcome to ValidateURL ("we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit the website https://validateurl.com (our "Website") and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

    Information We Collect

    We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website automatically as you navigate through the site. Information collected automatically may include usage details, IP addresses, and information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.

    The analytics and tracking data we collect includes metrics such as pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and interaction with our tools. This data is collected via Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Sentry error tracking, Hotjar session recording, and Cloudflare Web Analytics.

    Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    Our Website uses cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze performance, and understand how visitors interact with our services.

    We use first-party GA4 cookies (such as _ga, _ga_*) to distinguish unique users and track website performance. We also utilize cookies provided by Hotjar to monitor usage patterns, and Cloudflare for security and performance optimization. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

    How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect about you or that you provide to us to:

    • Provide, maintain, and improve our Website and its functionality.
    • Analyze user behavior to understand how our services are used and to optimize the user experience.
    • Monitor and resolve errors or technical issues using Sentry.
    • Fulfill any other purpose for which you provide the data.

    Third-Party Services

    We partner with specific third-party services to operate, analyze, and secure our Website. These providers may have access to certain usage data as governed by their respective privacy policies:

    Google AdSense

    We may use Google AdSense Advertising on our Website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our Website or other websites. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

    Data Retention

    We retain collected information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Analytics data in GA4 is typically retained according to Google's standard data retention policies.

    Your Rights Under GDPR

    If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include:

    • Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data.
    • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
    • Right to Erasure: You can request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
    • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal data.
    • Right to Object to Processing: You can object to our processing of your personal data.
    • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you.

    Your Rights Under CCPA

    If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information:

    • Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
    • Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
    • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. (Note: ValidateURL does not sell your personal data).
    • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.

    Cookie Consent and Management

    You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Website though your access to some functionality and areas of our Website may be restricted. For detailed information on how to manage cookies, please visit the help documentation for your specific browser.

    Children's Privacy

    Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information immediately.

    International Data Transfers

    ValidateURL is operated from and hosted on servers located in various global regions. If you are accessing our Website from outside our primary operational regions, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in jurisdictions that may not have data protection laws equivalent to those in your country of residence.

    Changes to This Policy

    We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this document.

    Contact Information

    If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out via our Contact Form or email us at:

    hello@validateurl.com