Privacy Policy

Welcome to smsreceive.site — a free service that lets you receive SMS messages online using virtual phone numbers, without registering or sharing your personal number.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our service.

When you use our service, we may collect the following categories of data:

• Virtual Phone Numbers: Numbers displayed on our platform that are used to receive SMS messages.
• Message Content: The body of SMS messages received through our virtual numbers, displayed publicly on the site.
• Sender Information: The originating phone number of incoming messages (as provided by the carrier).
• Timestamps: Date and time of message receipt.
• Usage & Log Data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring URLs — collected automatically via server logs.
• Cookie Data: Preferences and analytics data stored in browser cookies (see Section 4).

We do not require account registration, and we do not ask for your name, email, or payment details to use our basic service.

We use collected information exclusively for the following purposes:

• Operating and delivering the SMS receiving service
• Displaying incoming messages to website visitors
• Monitoring and improving website performance and stability
• Detecting and preventing abuse, spam, or fraudulent activity
• Analyzing anonymous traffic patterns to improve user experience
• Complying with applicable laws and legal obligations

We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience. Cookies we may use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics). Data is anonymized.
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant ads via third-party ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your language or display settings.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.

We do not sell or share your personal data except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted vendors (hosting, CDN, analytics) who process data strictly on our behalf under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, subpoena, or government authority.
• Safety & Security: To protect the rights, safety, or property of smsreceive.site, its users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred with prior notice.

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• SMS Messages: Displayed temporarily and automatically removed after a defined period. Messages are not archived indefinitely.
• Server Logs: Retained for a maximum of 30 days for security and diagnostic purposes, then securely deleted.
• Analytics Data: Stored in anonymized form per Google Analytics' default retention settings (up to 26 months).

If retention beyond these periods is required by applicable law, we will comply accordingly.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• HTTPS / TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
• Regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments
• Strict access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
• Firewalls and intrusion detection systems on our infrastructure

While we take every reasonable precaution, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use the service at your own risk.

smsreceive.site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has submitted information through our service, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete such data.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post a notice on our homepage for significant changes

We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of smsreceive.site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.