Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Last Updated: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

Welcome to Temp Mail - Free Temporary Email ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle information when you use our temporary email service (the "Service").

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Temporary Email Addresses: We generate temporary email addresses for you, but we do not require you to provide any personal information to create or use these addresses.
• Email Content: We temporarily store emails sent to your temporary email addresses to deliver them to you through our interface.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and features used.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not require registration or account creation
• We do not collect your real name, phone number, or permanent email address
• We do not collect payment information (our service is free)
• We do not track your identity across sessions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide you with temporary email addresses and deliver emails to those addresses
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Analytics: To understand how our Service is used and to optimize performance

4. Data Retention and Deletion

4.1 Temporary Email Data

• Temporary Email Addresses: Expire automatically after a predetermined time period (typically 10 minutes to 24 hours)
• Email Content: Automatically deleted when the temporary email address expires
• No Permanent Storage: We do not permanently store temporary email addresses or their contents

4.2 Usage Data

• Usage data and analytics information may be retained for up to 12 months for service improvement purposes
• Log files and security-related data may be retained for up to 90 days

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, such as:

• Hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Security services

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to:

• Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
• Government requests
• Protection of our rights and safety
• Prevention of illegal activities

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against:

• Unauthorized access
• Alteration or destruction
• Accidental loss
• Unlawful processing

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

Our Service may be accessed from around the world. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

8.1 Access and Control

• Access: Request information about the data we hold about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (note that temporary emails are automatically deleted)
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information

8.2 Cookies and Tracking

• You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings
• You can opt out of analytics tracking where technically feasible

8.3 Communication Preferences

• Since we don't collect your permanent contact information, we cannot send you marketing communications
• You can stop using our Service at any time

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Post the updated policy on this page
• Update the "Last Updated" date
• For material changes, provide additional notice as appropriate

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Website: [Insert Website URL]
Address: [Insert Business Address if applicable]

13. Jurisdiction-Specific Rights

13.1 European Union (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

13.2 California (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)

13.3 Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate. If you have jurisdiction-specific questions, please contact us.

Note: This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Service and does not apply to information collected offline or through third-party services.

By using Temp Mail - Free Temporary Email, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.