Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 29, 2026

Previewer.to (“Previewer.to,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates a link preview service that helps users expand short URLs, preview destinations, and reduce phishing and online threats. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have.

By using Previewer.to, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1) Information We Collect

Information you submit

  • URLs you enter into Previewer.to for previewing or expanding.
  • Messages you send to us if you contact support.

Information collected automatically

When you visit Previewer.to, we automatically receive certain information, such as:
  • IP address
  • Device and browser information (browser type, operating system, user agent)
  • Pages viewed and interactions with the service
  • Approximate location derived from IP address
  • Referrer information (the page that sent you to us, if provided by your browser)
  • Security and diagnostic data used to keep the service stable and protected

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, maintain security, measure performance, and improve user experience. Some cookies may be set by third-party partners used for analytics or advertising.

2) How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:
  • Provide, operate, and maintain Previewer.to
  • Process link expansion and generate preview results
  • Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, spam, and malicious activity
  • Monitor performance, fix errors, and improve reliability
  • Understand how the service is used and improve features
  • Enforce our policies and comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.

3) How Link Preview Works

When you submit a URL, Previewer.to may:
  • Follow redirects to determine the final destination URL
  • Retrieve page metadata such as title, description, and preview image
  • Identify risk signals such as suspicious redirect patterns or deceptive domain structures
To generate a preview, our servers may request content from the destination website. The destination website may receive standard technical information such as our server IP address and request headers.

4) How We Share Information

We share information only in these situations:

Service providers

We use trusted service providers to host, secure, monitor, and maintain Previewer.to. These providers process information on our behalf only to deliver their services to us and are required to protect it.

Legal and safety reasons

We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to:
  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or lawful requests
  • Protect the security and integrity of Previewer.to
  • Prevent harm, fraud, abuse, or illegal activity
  • Protect our rights, users, or the public

Business transfers

If Previewer.to is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5) Analytics and Advertising

We use measurement tools to understand traffic and improve the service. These tools may collect data such as device information, usage events, and approximate location derived from IP address. Previewer.to may display advertisements. Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure performance, limit repeated ads, and deliver ads. Where required by law, consent controls are provided through browser settings or consent mechanisms.

6) Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to:
  • Provide and protect the service
  • Maintain security and prevent abuse
  • Troubleshoot issues and improve reliability
  • Comply with legal obligations
We may retain security logs longer when needed to investigate abuse, protect users, or comply with legal requirements.

7) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8) Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights that include:
  • Access to personal information we hold about you
  • Correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion of personal information, subject to legal and security obligations
  • Restriction or objection to certain processing
  • Data portability in some circumstances
  • Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent
You can make a request by contacting us using the details in the Contact section.

9) Children’s Privacy

Previewer.to is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.

10) International Data Transfers

Previewer.to may process information in countries other than your own. Data protection laws may differ by country. We take steps designed to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when information is processed internationally.

11) Third-Party Links

Previewer.to previews and expands third-party links. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites. Your interactions with those websites are governed by their policies.

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we update it, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top. Continued use of Previewer.to after updates means you accept the updated policy.

13) Contact

For privacy questions or requests, please contact us