Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 29, 2025
1. Introduction
SMSReceive.live provides free public inbox temporary phone numbers. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices.
Key points:
- No user registration or accounts required
- No personal data collection (name, email, phone)
- SMS messages in public inboxes are visible to everyone
- Automatically collected analytics data only
2. What we collect
Automatically collected (standard web analytics):
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type/version, device type
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
SMS messages:
- Publicly visible in web inboxes
- Temporary storage only (deleted when number expires)
- Not associated with individual users
- No permanent message archive
What we DON'T collect:
- Personal identifiable information (PII)
- User accounts, emails, or phone numbers
- SMS content after number expiration
3. Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies for usage insights:
- Essential: Session management, UI preferences
- Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized IP)
- Advertising: Third-party ad networks may set cookies
Manage cookies via browser settings or Google's ad settings.
4. How we use data
- Operate and improve the temporary number service
- Monitor site performance and uptime
- Understand usage patterns (no personal profiling)
- Display contextual advertising
- Comply with legal requirements
5. Third parties
- Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized)
- Advertising: Google AdSense and partners
- CDN: Cloudflare, FlagCDN for performance
- Hosting: Modern hosting providers
Third parties bound by their own privacy policies. We don't share personal data.
6. Data retention
- SMS messages: Deleted when temporary number expires
- Analytics: 14 months maximum (Google Analytics standard)
- Server logs: 30 days for security
7. Your rights
Since we collect minimal data:
- Opt-out: Browser cookie settings or Google Analytics opt-out
- Access: Contact us for analytics data
- Deletion: Data auto-deletes per retention policy
8. Children's privacy
Service not directed to children under 13. No knowing collection from minors.
9. Security
Standard security measures including HTTPS, DDoS protection, and access controls. Public SMS inboxes visible by design.
10. Changes
Updates posted here with "Last Updated" date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.