Cookie Policy

Learn how TempMail AU uses cookies to provide and improve our temporary email service while respecting your privacy.

Last updated: January 12, 2025

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 NamePurposeDurationType
session_idMaintains user session and securitySessionEssential
rate_limitPrevents abuse and spam1 hourEssential
theme_preferenceRemembers dark/light mode choice30 daysFunctional
analytics_idTracks usage for service improvement2 yearsAnalytics

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.

TempMail AU • ABN: 58 621 382 616 • Sydney, Australia