Privacy Policy for Temp Mail

Last updated September 1, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Temp Mail! Your privacy is our top priority, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use our temporary email service. By using Temp Mail, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide our service:

1.1 Temporary Email Data:

• Email addresses generated through our service
• Messages received in temporary email inboxes
• Email metadata (sender, subject, timestamp)

1.2 Usage Data:

• IP addresses (for security and abuse prevention)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Access times and dates
• Service usage patterns

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

• We use essential cookies to:
  • Maintain your temporary email session
  • Prevent abuse and spam
  • Ensure service security
  • Remember your preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to provide and improve our service:

2.1 Service Operation:

• Deliver temporary email services
• Process incoming messages
• Maintain email functionality
• Ensure service security

2.2 Security and Abuse Prevention:

• Monitor for suspicious activities
• Prevent spam and abuse
• Protect our service from malicious use
• Maintain system integrity

2.3 Service Improvement:

• Analyze usage patterns
• Improve service performance
• Enhance user experience
• Develop new features

3. Data Retention and Deletion

3.1 Temporary Nature:

• All temporary emails and their contents are automatically deleted after expiration
• Expired emails cannot be recovered
• No permanent storage of email content

3.2 Retention Periods:

• Temporary emails: Duration selected by user (5-30 minutes)
• Logs and metadata: Up to 30 days for security purposes
• Usage statistics: Anonymized and aggregated

4. Data Security

We implement robust security measures:

• End-to-end encryption for email transmission
• Secure data centers with physical security
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• DDoS protection and monitoring

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Create and use temporary emails anonymously
• Choose email duration (5-30 minutes)
• Delete temporary emails before expiration
• Opt out of non-essential cookies
• Request information about your data

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Email delivery and processing
• Security and monitoring
• Analytics and performance
• Infrastructure and hosting

These services are carefully selected and comply with our privacy standards.

7. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

By using Temp Mail, you acknowledge and agree to this privacy policy. Thank you for choosing our service!