1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Data

When you use our service, we may automatically collect certain information:

• IP Address: Your device's Internet Protocol address for security and abuse prevention
• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Unique device identifiers and mobile network information

Temporary Email Data

When you generate a temporary email address:

• The temporary email address itself
• Email messages received at that address
• Email metadata (sender, subject, timestamp)
• All data is automatically deleted after the expiration period

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not require or collect:

• Personal identification information (name, physical address, etc.)
• Permanent email addresses
• Payment information (service is free)
• Social media profiles or connections

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our temporary email service
• Performance Monitoring: To monitor and improve service performance and reliability
• Abuse Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address spam, fraud, and technical issues
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our service and improve user experience
• Security: To protect against unauthorized access and ensure service security
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the service to function properly (session management, security)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (dark mode, language)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how the service is used and identify improvements
• Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party vendors, including Google, to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the Internet

Third-Party Advertising and Google Cookies

Disclosure: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect service functionality.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Temporary Emails: Automatically deleted after the specified expiration period (typically 30-60 minutes)
• Email Messages: Deleted along with the temporary email address
• Usage Logs: Retained for security and abuse prevention purposes for up to 90 days
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained longer for service improvement

Important: Once temporary emails expire and are deleted, they cannot be recovered. This ensures your privacy and data security.

5. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Access Controls: Strict access limitations to user data
• Regular Audits: Security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Automatic Deletion: Temporary emails are automatically purged from our systems
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity

Note: While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal data
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be prominently posted on our website
• Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Consent Management Platform (CMP)

We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) certified under the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF v2.3) to collect and manage your consent for cookies and data processing.
When you visit our site, you will see a consent banner that allows you to review and manage your preferences for data processing and advertising. You can view the full list of disclosed vendors (including Google and its partners) and change your consent choices at any time by clicking the “Privacy Settings” link at the bottom of our site or reopening the consent banner.
For more information about how your data is used and your rights, please refer to the consent banner or contact us.