Cookie Policy
Learn how TempMail AU uses cookies to provide and improve our temporary email service while respecting your privacy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling essential functionality.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them. By using TempMail AU, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- • Session management and security
- • Rate limiting and abuse prevention
- • User preferences (theme, language)
- • Temporary email session data
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when browser closes) or up to 30 days for preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website to improve performance.
- • Page views and user interactions
- • Performance metrics and error tracking
- • Feature usage statistics
- • Aggregated user behavior data
Duration: Up to 2 years • Can be disabled
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features.
- • Remember your email preferences
- • API usage tracking for developers
- • Customized user interface settings
- • Feature availability based on usage
Duration: Up to 1 year • Can be disabled
Advertising Cookies (Future)
We may introduce advertising cookies in the future to support our free service.
- • Relevant ad targeting and delivery
- • Ad performance measurement
- • Frequency capping for advertisements
- • Cross-site tracking prevention
Status: Not currently used • Will require explicit consent
Detailed Cookie Information
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session and security | Session | Essential |
| rate_limit | Prevents abuse and spam | 1 hour | Essential |
| theme_preference | Remembers dark/light mode choice | 30 days | Functional |
| analytics_id | Tracks usage for service improvement | 2 years | Analytics |
Third-Party Cookies
Analytics Services
We may use third-party analytics services to understand how our service is used. These services may set their own cookies to collect information about your visits to our site and other websites.
Examples: Google Analytics, Cloudflare Analytics (privacy-focused alternatives preferred)
Infrastructure Providers
Our hosting and content delivery network providers may set cookies for security, performance optimization, and load balancing purposes.
Examples: Cloudflare security cookies, CDN optimization cookies
Your Cookie Choices
Browser Controls
- Block all cookies (may break functionality)
- Delete existing cookies
- Set cookie preferences per website
- Enable "Do Not Track" signals
Our Cookie Controls
- Consent banner for non-essential cookies
- Granular cookie category controls
- Easy opt-out mechanisms
- Clear cookie information and purposes
Important Note
Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our service. Analytics and functional cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality, but this may limit our ability to improve the service based on usage patterns.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Configure cookie preferences directly in your browser settings for all websites.
Consent Controls
Use our cookie consent banner to choose which types of cookies to allow.
Clear Data
Delete all cookies and site data to start fresh with default settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can control them.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us.