Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Welcome to tempinboxes.com. This website is operated by an individual. Our primary mission is to provide temporary email addresses to protect users from spam, phishing, and inbox abuse. This policy outlines how we handle your data in accordance with global privacy standards, including GDPR.

NOTICE: This is a temporary, ephemeral service. Data is not backed up and may be deleted at any time without notice.

1. Information We Collect

To provide a functional and secure service, we collect the following data:

Device & Browser Information: We collect info such as your browser type, version, and device type to optimize site rendering.
IP Addresses: Collected for security monitoring, preventing system abuse, and enforcing rate limits.
Cookies: We use cookies for essential site functions, Google Analytics, and future advertisement integrations.
Temporary Email Data: We store incoming emails sent to your generated addresses during their active lifespan.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your information for the following specific purposes:

Service Delivery: To generate and manage temporary inboxes.
Abuse Prevention: To monitor for bot activity and protect our infrastructure from malicious use.
Analytics: To analyze traffic patterns and improve the user experience via Google Analytics.
Monetization: To support the free service through future ad integrations (which may use tracking cookies).

3. Data Retention & Spontaneous Deletion

We believe in data minimization. Your temporary data is deleted based on the following protocols:

Maximum Limits: We aim for a 7-day retention for Free Users and a 30-day retention for Premium Users.
No Minimum Guarantee: As stated in our Terms and Conditions, data may be deleted before the mentioned timeframe due to server maintenance, technical errors, database corruption (Oracle Cloud/SSDNodes), or security measures (Cloudflare).
No Backups: Once an inbox or email is deleted—whether automatically or prematurely—it is permanently unrecoverable.

4. Third-Party Services & Infrastructure

Your data may be processed by or stored on the following third-party platforms:

Hosting: Oracle Cloud and SSDNodes (VPS Infrastructure).
Security & DNS: Cloudflare (Used for DNS, SSL/HTTPS, WAF, Rate Limiting, and Captcha).
Analytics: Google Analytics (Third-party tracking).

5. Cookie Consent

We utilize a cookie banner to inform you of tracking. By clicking "Accept", you consent to the use of cookies for analytics and advertising. If you do not wish to be tracked, you may manually disable cookies in your browser settings or use private browsing modes. Please note that essential cookies are required for the website to function correctly.

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security to protect your data, including:

Full HTTPS/SSL encryption for all data in transit.
Cloudflare Firewall: Protection against DDoS and unauthorized access.
Rate Limiting: To prevent system overloads and automated abuse.

7. Age Restrictions

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

8. Global Rights (GDPR)

Regardless of your location, we respect your right to privacy. You have the right to request access to any data we hold about you or request its deletion. Given the temporary nature of our service and our deletion policy, most user data is purged automatically within 7–30 days or sooner.

9. Contact Information

Direct all privacy-related inquiries to: support@tempinboxes.com