Introduction
Flash Mail ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our temporary email service.
Information We Collect
Information We Do NOT Collect
We are proud to be a privacy-first service. We do not collect:
- Personal identification information (name, address, phone number)
- Your real email address
- Contents of emails you receive
- User accounts or registration data
- Tracking cookies for advertising
Information We May Collect
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information (for service functionality)
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site (anonymized analytics)
- Temporary Email Data: Email addresses generated (automatically deleted after expiration)
How We Use Information
Any information we collect is used solely to:
- Provide and maintain our temporary email service
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Prevent abuse and ensure service security
- Comply with legal obligations when required
Data Retention
🔒 Automatic Deletion
- Temporary emails: Deleted after 1-2 hours (free service) or 30 days (premium)
- Email contents: Automatically purged when emails expire
- Technical logs: Deleted after 30 days maximum
- Analytics data: Anonymized and aggregated only
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. We may only share information:
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- With service providers who help maintain our infrastructure (under strict confidentiality)
- In case of business merger or acquisition (users will be notified)
Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies for:
- Essential cookies: Required for service functionality
- Analytics cookies: To understand usage patterns (anonymized)
We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for:
- Analytics: Google Analytics (with anonymization enabled)
- Infrastructure: Cloud hosting providers
- Security: DDoS protection and security monitoring
These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.
International Data Transfers
Our services are hosted on secure servers. If data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what information we have about you (very minimal)
- Request deletion of any personal information
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- File a complaint with relevant data protection authorities
Security Measures
🛡️ Security Practices
- SSL/TLS encryption for all connections
- Regular security audits and updates
- Minimal data collection principle
- Secure server infrastructure
- No permanent data storage
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices: