Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SMS Verify Online ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have in relation to it.

This policy applies to all users of our website at receivesms.it.com. By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Data Controller

SMS Verify Online is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@receivesms.it.com or through our Contact Page.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, our servers and third-party analytics tools automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address (anonymized where technically possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device type
• Referring URL
• Pages viewed and time spent on each page
• Date and time of visit
• Approximate geographic location (country or city level, derived from IP)

This information is collected to operate the Service, analyze usage, and improve our platform. It is not used to identify you personally.

3.2 Information You Voluntarily Provide

Our core SMS reception service requires no registration. However, if you choose to create an account or contact us, you may provide:

• Name and email address (for account registration or contact form)
• Message content (when submitting a contact or support request)
• Password (stored as a secure hash — we never store plaintext passwords)

3.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect payment card or financial information
• We do not collect government identification numbers
• We do not store the content of SMS messages beyond their temporary display period
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve the Service, prevent fraud, and ensure security (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
• Consent: For analytics and advertising cookies, where you have provided consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
• Contract Performance: To provide features available to registered users (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and cooperate with authorities when legally required (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the Service
• To improve and optimize website performance and user experience
• To analyze traffic and usage patterns through aggregated, anonymized data
• To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service
• To comply with legal obligations

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For full details on every cookie we use, their purpose, and how to opt out, please read our Cookie Policy.

In summary, we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors use our site
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements

7. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We work with the following third-party service providers who may process data on our behalf:

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes. We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request from a competent authority.

8. Data Retention

• Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months, then automatically deleted
• SMS message content: Temporarily displayed and automatically deleted — we do not permanently store message content
• Account data: Retained while your account is active; deleted within 30 days of account deletion request
• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months for support purposes, then deleted

9. International Data Transfers

Our Service is hosted via Cloudflare infrastructure and third-party services (including Google) that may process your data in countries outside your own. Where required by applicable law (including GDPR), we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions to protect your data during international transfers.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

For EEA / UK Users (GDPR)

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

For California Users (CCPA / CPRA)

• Right to Know: Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@receivesms.it.com. We will respond within 30 days.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@receivesms.it.com and we will delete it promptly.

12. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include HTTPS encryption, secure password hashing, Cloudflare DDoS protection, and access controls on our systems. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach us at:

• Email: privacy@receivesms.it.com
• Contact form: receivesms.it.com/contact