Privacy Policy

Welcome to Free Temp Email (free-temp.email), a blog dedicated to email productivity, security, and etiquette. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our WordPress-hosted website. By using free-temp.email, you agree to this policy, which complies with Google AdSense requirements and applicable privacy laws, ensuring transparency for readers, including small business owners like caterers seeking email strategies.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect minimal personal information when you engage with our site:

  • Contact Forms: Name and email address if you submit inquiries via WPForms (e.g., requesting catering email automation tips).
  • Comments: Name, email, and IP address if you comment on blog posts.
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address if you opt into updates via Mailchimp.

Non-Personal Information

We gather non-identifiable data to enhance user experience:

  • Cookies: Track browsing for analytics and ads (e.g., Google Analytics, AdSense).
  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, and visit duration via server logs.
  • Device Information: Operating system and screen resolution for site optimization.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to improve your experience on free-temp.email:

  • Content Personalization: Recommend relevant posts (e.g., email etiquette for catering businesses).
  • Analytics: Monitor traffic with Google Analytics to refine content.
  • Advertising: Display targeted ads via Google AdSense, using cookies to align with user interests.
  • Communication: Respond to inquiries or send newsletters (with unsubscribe options).
  • Security: Prevent fraud using Wordfence security plugin.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information in these cases:

  • Service Providers: With trusted partners like Mailchimp (newsletters), WP Mail SMTP (email delivery), or Google (analytics/ads).
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with laws or protect our rights (e.g., GDPR for EU users).
  • Anonymized Data: Share aggregated analytics with advertisers.

Google AdSense and Cookies

Free-temp.email uses Google AdSense to serve ads, which relies on cookies and tracking technologies to deliver interest-based ads. You can manage cookie preferences via our Cookie Consent banner (powered by a WordPress plugin) or opt out of personalized ads through Google’s Ads Settings (myadcenter.google.com). Cookies are used for:

  • Analytics: Measure page views and user behavior.
  • Advertising: Support free content with targeted ads.
  • Functionality: Save preferences (e.g., comment form autofill).

Data Security

We employ robust measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption: HTTPS via SSL certificate ensures secure browsing.
  • Security Plugins: Wordfence ($99/year) guards against malware.
  • Backups: UpdraftPlus plugin secures regular backups. While we strive to protect your data, no online platform is fully secure. Caterers should avoid sharing sensitive information (e.g., payment details) via forms.

Your Privacy Rights

You have rights over your data:

  • Access: Request your stored data via our contact form.
  • Deletion: Ask us to remove your data (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).
  • Opt-Out: Disable cookies or personalized ads via our Cookie Consent tool. EU users have GDPR rights (e.g., data portability), and California users have CCPA rights (e.g., opt-out of data sales—we don’t sell data).

Third-Party Links

Free-temp.email may link to external sites (e.g., Mailchimp, WPForms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing data.

Children’s Privacy

Free-temp.email is not designed for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children, adhering to COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted on free-temp.email with a revised “Last Updated” date. Check periodically.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, reach us at: