> ## Documentation Index
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# Privacy Policy

# Privacy Policy

**Effective date:** February 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how TempInbox collects, uses, and protects information when you use the service.

## 1) Information we collect

We collect the minimum data needed to operate a temporary email service:

* **Inbox data:** temporary email address, sender, subject, timestamps, and message metadata.
* **Message content:** stored temporarily and accessed only when you open a message.
* **Technical data:** IP address, basic device/browser info, and request logs for security and abuse prevention.
* **Cookies:** short‑lived session cookies to keep your inbox available.

## 2) How we use information

We use this data to:

* Provide and operate the service.
* Prevent abuse, spam, and automated attacks.
* Maintain reliability and performance.
* Diagnose issues and improve the service.

## 3) Data retention

* Automatic cleanup is always enabled; messages and inbox data are kept for a limited time (default 30 days) and then deleted automatically.
* You can delete an inbox or messages at any time to remove them sooner.

See the Data Retention Policy for more detail.

## 4) Sharing and disclosure

We do not sell personal information. We may share data only when:

* Required by law or legal process.
* Needed to protect the service or users from abuse.
* Needed to operate the service with trusted infrastructure providers.

## 5) Security

We use security controls such as access control, rate limiting, and encryption in transit. No system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

## 6) Your choices

* Stop using the service at any time.
* Delete an inbox or messages at any time.

## 7) Children

The service is not intended for use by children under 13.

## 8) Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date.

## 9) Contact

Use the support web form on the site to contact us about privacy questions.