Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2 May, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how your information is collected, used, and disclosed when you use the Service, and informs you of your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
The Developer uses your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with capitalized initial letters have defined meanings under the conditions set forth below. These definitions apply whether they appear in singular or plural form.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.
- Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of at least 50% of the voting shares or other securities.
- Application: Refers to the web application “Disposable SMS” or mobile app “Disposable Phone Number & SMS” provided by the Developer.
- Developer: Referred to as "the Developer", "I", "Me", or "My" in this Privacy Policy.
- Cookies: Small files placed on your device to store information such as browsing history.
- Country: Refers to Nepal.
- Device: Any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
- Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service: Refers to the Application, the Website, or both.
- Service Provider: Any person or entity processing data on behalf of the Developer, such as analytics providers or hosting companies.
- Usage Data: Data collected automatically, either generated by use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure (e.g., page visit duration).
- Website: Refers to Disposable SMS, accessible at https://disposablesms.com.
- You: The individual accessing or using the Service, or a company/legal entity on whose behalf such individual is accessing or using the Service.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information, which may include:
- Email address
- First and last name
- Usage Data
Usage Data
Collected automatically and may include:
- IP address
- Browser type/version
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visits
- Time spent on pages
- Device identifiers
- Other diagnostic data
When accessed via a mobile device, this may also include:
- Mobile device type
- Unique ID
- IP address
- Operating system
- Browser type
- Device identifiers
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies like beacons, tags, and scripts to monitor and improve the Service. You can control cookies through browser settings. Refusal may affect Service functionality.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies (Session): For authentication and core functionality.
- Acceptance Cookies (Persistent): To store cookie consent.
- Functionality Cookies (Persistent): To remember preferences such as login or language.
See our Cookies Policy for more information.
Use of Your Personal Data
We may use your personal data for:
- Providing and maintaining the Service
- Managing your Account
- Fulfilling contracts or orders
- Communicating updates, security alerts, or support
- Offering promotional materials (with opt-out option)
- Processing requests and inquiries
- Business transfers (e.g., mergers, acquisitions)
- Internal purposes: analytics, performance, improvement
We may share your data:
- With Service Providers (e.g., analytics, support)
- In Business Transfers
- With Affiliates (under the same Privacy Policy)
- With Business Partners (for relevant offers)
- With Other Users (public interactions)
- With your Consent
Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. This may include retaining Usage Data to improve Service or meet legal obligations.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information may be transferred and maintained on systems outside your jurisdiction, including countries with different data protection laws. By submitting your data, you consent to such transfer. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place.
Delete Your Personal Data
You may request to delete your personal data. You can:
- Delete data via your account settings
- Contact us to access, correct, or delete data
Note: We may retain some information for legal or operational reasons.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
Business Transactions
Your data may be transferred in case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
Law Enforcement & Legal Obligations
We may disclose your data to comply with legal obligations, enforce rights, or protect safety and security.
Security of Your Personal Data
We use commercially acceptable methods to protect your data. However, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Compliance with Privacy Laws
California (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal data is collected and used
- Request deletion of personal data
- Opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data)
- Not face discrimination for exercising these rights
GDPR (EEA Residents)
You have rights to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
CalOPPA
We do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. Third-party behavioral tracking may occur on the Service.
Tracking and Advertising
We use tools like Google Analytics to collect and analyze usage data. Ads served on the Service may use cookies or similar technologies for targeting purposes.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted personal data, please contact us.
Links to Other Sites
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies individually.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy and will notify you via email or on the Service. Check this page periodically for changes. Changes take effect when posted.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy: