Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 18, 2025
At EmailHoudini, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our temporary email service at https://emailhoudini.com/. Our service is designed to provide disposable email addresses for short-term use, and we aim to keep data collection minimal.
Information We Collect
- Temporary Email Usage: When you generate a temporary email address, we store the email address and any messages received for a limited period (typically 24 hours or until you manually delete them). These are not linked to your personal identity.
- Non-Personal Data: We collect non-identifiable data such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and general usage patterns for analytics and to improve our service.
- Cookies and Ads: We use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads, which help keep our service free. These may collect anonymized data about your browsing behavior to deliver relevant advertisements. See our Cookies Policy for details.
How We Use Your Information
- Service Delivery: To provide and manage temporary email addresses and display incoming messages.
- Monetization: To serve ads through third-party ad networks, which funds our free service.
- Analytics: To understand how our service is used and improve its performance, using aggregated and anonymized data.
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not require or collect personal information such as your name, phone number, or permanent email address. Our service is designed to be anonymous, and we do not link temporary email activity to identifiable individuals.
Data Sharing
- Third-Party Ad Networks: We work with ad providers who may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads. They may collect anonymized data as described in our Cookies Policy. We do not share identifiable information with them.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights, but only to the extent necessary.
Data Retention
Temporary email addresses and their messages are automatically deleted after a short period (typically 24 hours) or when you manually delete them. Non-personal analytics data may be retained longer in anonymized form for operational purposes.
Your Choices
- You can stop using our service at any time, and no personal data is retained.
- You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but this could affect ad functionality and your experience.
Security
We use reasonable measures to protect our systems, but as a temporary email service, we encourage users not to send sensitive information through our platform, as it is not designed for long-term security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please email us at support@emailhoudini.com.