Security and data protection at Linko

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At Linko, safeguarding your data is a top priority.

We implement cutting-edge security measures to provide our customers with peace of mind.

Our advanced algorithms ensure user accounts remain secure, and our tools keep your URLs free from phishing threats.

Passwords are hashed using the PHP-Pass library, a leading solution for password protection.

Robust operations and URL validation

Every shortened URL at Linko undergoes a comprehensive validation process to ensure security and authenticity.

This includes:

  • CAPTCHA checks using Re-Captcha V3.

  • Keyword and domain blacklisting for enhanced filtering.

  • Google Web Risk API integration.

  • PhishTank and URLHaus checks for phishing and malware detection.

Traffic validation for accurate analytics

Every click and visit to a Linko short link undergoes a rigorous validation process to ensure accurate click tracking and analytics.

This includes:

  • AWS WAF for web application protection.

  • Blacklisted IP database to filter malicious sources & IPs.

  • External and internal bot protection for filtering fake traffic.

  • AWS WAF rate limiting to prevent abuse and ensure fair usage.

Datacenters and hosting services

Linko’s infrastructure is powered by AWS with the following services:

  • EC2 instances hosted in the US-East (Virginia) region

  • Load Balancers for optimized traffic management

  • Global Accelerator for high-availability and low-latency performance

  • CloudFront for secure content delivery

  • S3 storage for scalable and reliable data storage

Secure data storage

Your data is stored in environments designed for maximum security:

  • AES-256 encryption for data at rest

  • Zero access to sensitive payment or user information

Communication safeguards

All communication with Linko is protected by advanced encryption and monitoring:

  • 256-bit HTTPS encryption for data in transit

  • Automated traffic monitoring and safeguards

  • Strict content security policies to prevent malicious scripts

Can I delete my account and all data?

Yes, you own your data and can delete it from Linko and our servers at any time.