Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how ReceiveTmpSMS (“we”, “us”, or “our”) handles information when you use https://receive-temp-sms.com and related pages (the “Service”). You do not need an account to browse public numbers or open shared inboxes. By using the Service, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

Definitions

• Service: the ReceiveTmpSMS website and public SMS inbox pages.
• You / User: the individual or entity using the Service.
• Personal Data: information that can identify a person (for example an email address you send us).
• Usage Data: technical data collected automatically (for example IP address, browser type, pages viewed).
• Cookies: small files stored on your device for preferences, analytics, or advertising.

Public SMS content

SMS messages received on public temporary phone numbers are visible to anyone who opens that number's inbox. We store messages temporarily for display. Treat them as public. Never send sensitive or personal information to these numbers.

Information we collect

Information you provide

If you contact us, we receive what you send - typically your email address, name (if included), and message content.

Usage Data

Usage Data may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited, dates/times, and approximate time on page
• Device type and operating system
• Referring URLs and diagnostic logs

Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies. You can control cookies in your browser; blocking some cookies may affect preferences such as theme.

• Essential: core site function and security where needed.
• Preference: for example theme or cookie-consent choice stored locally.
• Analytics: we use Google Analytics (gtag.js) to measure traffic and Microsoft Clarity for session insights and heatmaps on the live site (not on localhost). We show a cookie notice so you can acknowledge preferences; declining hides the notice for five minutes, accepting hides it for 90 days. See Google's and Microsoft's privacy resources for their practices and opt-outs.
• Advertising: after approval we may use partners such as Google AdSense. Those partners may set cookies to serve and measure ads per their policies.

Our cookie notice lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies where that choice is offered. Essential operation of public pages does not require creating an account.

How we use information

• Operating and maintaining the Service
• Displaying public SMS inboxes
• Responding to contact and privacy requests
• Security, abuse prevention, and legal compliance
• Analytics and improving performance
• Showing relevant advertising when enabled

Sharing

We do not sell personal contact lists. We may share information with:

• Hosting, analytics, or advertising providers acting for us
• Authorities when required by law or valid legal process
• Parties involved in a merger or asset transfer, with notice if required

Retention and security

We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law. We use commercially reasonable safeguards (such as HTTPS), but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of Personal Data you provided, or to object to certain processing. California residents may have additional rights under CCPA/CPRA (we do not sell personal information). EEA users may have GDPR rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. Contact us to exercise applicable rights. We may retain some information for legal or operational reasons.

We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you believe a child has contacted us with personal information, please email us so we can delete it.

Third-party links

The Service may link to third-party sites. Their privacy practices are their own - review their policies separately.

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy as the Service or laws change. The “Last updated” date will change when we post a new version. Continued use after updates means you accept the revised policy.

Contact

Privacy questions: hello@receive-temp-sms.com