Privacy Policy
How Jagodana LLC collects, uses, and protects your data across its website and services
How Jagodana LLC collects, uses, and protects your data across its website and services
LinkTracer ("we", "our", "us") is a Chrome extension and web platform that helps YouTube creators track affiliate and referral links inside YouTube Studio. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we store and protect it, and your rights.
LinkTracer is operated by Jagodana LLC. You can contact us at:
| Data type | What it is | Why we collect it | Where it is stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Studio page content | The text content of your video description, read only when you click ⚡ Track Links | To identify URLs and replace them with tracked short links | Processed in memory; never persisted |
| Authentication session token (JWT) | A short-lived signed token issued after you sign in | To authenticate API calls from the extension to the LinkTracer server | chrome.storage.session (cleared when browser closes) |
| Workspace ID | Your workspace identifier | To associate link-tracking requests with your account | chrome.storage.session |
The extension does not read, store, or transmit any YouTube page content beyond the video description you are actively editing. It does not access your browsing history, other tabs, or any data outside YouTube Studio.
| Data type | What it is | Why we collect it | Where it is stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email address | Provided at signup | Account identification and transactional emails | Encrypted MongoDB database (server-side) |
| Workspace name and ID | Provided at workspace creation | Multi-workspace support and access control | Encrypted MongoDB database (server-side) |
| Dub.co API key | Your personal API key from your Dub.co account | To create and manage tracked short links on your behalf | Server-side only — encrypted at rest using AES-256-GCM with a workspace-scoped key derived via HMAC-SHA256. It is never stored in your browser. |
| Short links and click analytics | URLs processed and the Dub.co analytics returned for those links | To display your link performance in the dashboard | Fetched live from Dub.co; link metadata may be cached in our database |
| IP address and request metadata | Standard HTTP request data | Rate limiting and abuse prevention | Server logs only; not linked to your profile |
We do not sell your data, share it with advertisers, or use it for any purpose beyond operating and improving LinkTracer.
Your Dub.co API key is a sensitive credential. It is:
Session JWTs are stored exclusively in chrome.storage.session, which is:
All data is stored in MongoDB Atlas with encryption at rest enabled. Access is restricted to server-side processes only.
We share your data with the following third parties, only as necessary:
| Third party | Purpose | Data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Dub.co (dub.co) | Short link creation and click analytics | URLs from your video description; your Dub.co API key is used server-side to authenticate requests |
| MongoDB Atlas | Database hosting | All stored data (encrypted at rest) |
| Vercel / hosting provider | Web application hosting | Request logs |
We do not share your data with any other third parties.
Per Google's Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies, we disclose the following about the LinkTracer extension:
storage — to persist your session token between popup opens (session-scoped only).activeTab — to read and modify the content of the active YouTube Studio tab when you click "Track Links".host_permissions: studio.youtube.com — to inject the content script that interacts with the YouTube Studio editor.host_permissions: app.social-link-tracer.jagodana.com — to make authenticated API calls to the LinkTracer server.| Data | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Account and workspace data | Retained until you delete your account |
| Dub.co API key (encrypted) | Deleted immediately when you disconnect your Dub.co account |
| Server request logs | 30 days, then automatically purged |
Session tokens (chrome.storage.session) | Cleared when browser session ends |
| Link metadata cached from Dub.co | Retained until you delete the associated workspace |
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
To exercise any of these rights, email dharmendra@jagodana.org.
LinkTracer is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We will update this policy when our data practices change. Material changes will be communicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the extension or platform after a change constitutes acceptance.
Questions about this policy? Reach us at dharmendra@jagodana.org.