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Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 8, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Hey URL uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at hey-url.me. By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as logging in or filling in forms.

Examples: Session token, CSRF protection token, Login state

Retention: Session or up to 30 days

Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymised information. We use this data to improve our service.

Examples: Page views, Click patterns, Session duration

Retention: Up to 12 months

Preference Cookies

Optional

These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a personalised experience on return visits.

Examples: Language preference, UI settings

Retention: Up to 12 months

Performance Cookies

Optional

These cookies collect data about how the website performs, helping us identify and fix technical issues.

Examples: Error tracking, Load time metrics

Retention: Up to 6 months

How We Use Cookies for Link Analytics

When a visitor clicks one of our shortened URLs, we use cookies and similar technologies to record analytics data on behalf of the link creator. This includes:

Approximate geographic location (country and city level only)
Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
Browser and operating system
Referrer source (where the click came from)
Date and time of the click

All analytics data is anonymised and aggregated. We do not track individual users across sessions using link analytics cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services such as analytics providers that set their own cookies. These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they use such information. We do not have access to or control over these third-party cookies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings menu. Note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of Hey URL.
Opt-out tools: You can opt out of analytics tracking by using browser extensions such as uBlock Origin or similar tools.
Do Not Track: We respect the Do Not Track (DNT) browser signal and will not track analytics when DNT is enabled.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page regularly. Continued use of our Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@hey-url.me.