Shorten URL
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about URL shortening
How does URL shortening work?
The service generates a unique short code associated with the original URL. When someone visits the short link, the server looks up the original URL in the database and automatically redirects the visitor. The redirect happens in milliseconds and is transparent to the user.
Can I customize the short link code?
Yes, you can specify a custom code in the dedicated field (e.g. "promo-summer" or "landing-2024"). The code must be unique and contain only letters, numbers and hyphens. If the desired code is already in use, you will be asked to choose another one.
Do shortened links expire?
Links created with the free tool remain active indefinitely, unless removed for violation of terms of service. For professional use with advanced statistics and scheduled expiration, dedicated plans are available.
Can I see how many clicks my link receives?
Yes, the system tracks the number of clicks for each shortened link. You can view the total count directly in the interface after creation. For detailed analytics (geographic origin, devices, peak hours), advanced features are available.
Where does my upload go?
To a server of ours, and we say so plainly because this is one of the few tools that cannot run inside the browser: the processing needs a real machine. The file is uploaded, processed, and deleted automatically within an hour. Nobody opens it, it does not end up in an archive, and it is never used to train anything.
Do you use it for anything else?
No. The file does the job you asked for and then it is gone: we do not link it to you, we do not resell it, we do not pass it to third parties and we do not train any model on it. Most other Binatomy tools upload nothing at all and work only in your browser; this is one of the few that cannot.
Do you profile me? Are you GDPR compliant?
We do not profile you: there is no account to create, we never ask for your email to use a tool, and we keep no profile of what you do. We are an Italian company and we work under the GDPR and the other European rules, with the privacy notice and the consent request in plain sight. One thing we say in full rather than hiding it behind a slogan: the ads on the page are Google's, and Google may use cookies to personalise them. You decide from the consent banner: if you say no the ads stay, but they are not personalised, and the tool works exactly the same.
If it is free, how do you make money?
From the ads on the page, and that is all. We do not sell your data, there is no hidden paid plan, there is no limit that eventually asks for your card, and you do not have to sign up. The ads pay for the servers and for the time we spend writing the tools: that is how we can keep them open to everyone.