At Waitin Zone (w8.nz), we prioritize user privacy, safety, and operational transparency.
1. Information We Collect
Waitin Zone does not require account creation or registration. When you shorten a link or access a shortened link, we process minimal operational metadata: IP addresses for hourly rate limiting (5 links/hour max) and basic request timestamps.
2. Link Safety & Google Safe Browsing
To keep our users safe, all URLs submitted for shortening are automatically analyzed using the Google Safe Browsing API. Unsafe URLs containing malware, phishing attempts, or unwanted software are automatically blocked.
3. Log Data & Storage
Shortened link mappings are stored securely in Cloudflare Key-Value (KV) infrastructure to ensure ultra-fast global redirection (<50ms). We do not sell, trade, or share user data with third parties.
4. Cookies & Bot Protection
We use Cloudflare Turnstile for non-intrusive bot protection. Turnstile does not track users across websites or set tracking cookies.
5. Contact & Removal Requests
If you encounter a link created on w8.nz that violates privacy or security, please use our Report Abuse page.