Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 11, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information z.gold ("we", "us") collects when you use our website and tools, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using z.gold, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
To generate a WhatsApp link, QR code, or button, we process the phone number, country code, and optional message you enter. We also automatically collect limited technical information for security and analytics purposes, such as your approximate country (derived from your network connection, not GPS), device type, browser, and referring page. We do not require your name, email, or any account information to use our core tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide solely to generate your requested link, QR code, or button, and to make the resulting short link work when someone opens it. Aggregated, non-identifying technical data (such as country-level click counts) may be used to understand how our tools are used and to improve them. We do not use your phone number or message content for advertising.
What We Don't Do
We do not sell your phone number or message content to third parties. We do not read or store the content of conversations that happen inside WhatsApp after your link is opened — those conversations are handled entirely by WhatsApp under WhatsApp's own privacy policy, not ours.
Cookies and Local Storage
We use minimal local storage in your browser to remember preferences such as your last selected country and your light/dark mode choice. We may use privacy-friendly, cookie-free analytics to understand overall traffic patterns; this does not track you individually across other websites.
Data Retention
Short links and their associated numbers are retained for as long as needed to keep the link functional. You may request deletion of a specific link by contacting us through our Contact page.
Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted and delivered using Cloudflare's global network, which may process technical connection data as part of delivering our pages securely and quickly. When you click 'Start Chat', you are redirected to WhatsApp, a service operated by WhatsApp Inc./Meta Platforms, Inc., and their privacy policy governs any information you share within the chat.
Children's Privacy
z.gold is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the 'Last updated' date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request removal of a link, please reach out through our Contact page.