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    Privacy Policy - text-verification.net

    Effective date: 2021-01-01 | Last updated: 2026-04-23

    At text-verification.net ("we", "us", or "our"), the privacy of our visitors is a foundational commitment, not an afterthought. This Privacy Policy describes what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this document.

    1. Who We Are

    text-verification.net is an online SMS reception and virtual phone number service. For all data-related enquiries, you may contact us at: [email protected]

    2. Data We Collect

    2.1 Data You Provide Directly

    • Contact form submissions: If you use our contact form, we collect your name and email address, along with the content of your message.
    • Support emails: If you contact us via email, we retain that correspondence to assist with your enquiry.

    We do not require account registration. We do not collect passwords, payment card data, or social security numbers.

    2.2 Data Collected Automatically

    • Server log files: Our web servers automatically log IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, page views, and timestamps for security and operational purposes.
    • Cookies: We use a minimal set of cookies necessary for site functionality (e.g., language preference). We also use third-party advertising cookies (Google AdSense) and analytics cookies (Google Analytics) only if you consent via our cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time.
    • SMS content: Our platform displays SMS messages sent to virtual numbers in our pool. We do not store message content longer than is necessary for display (typically 72 hours after receipt). We do not link SMS content to individual users.

    3. How We Use Your Data

    • To operate and maintain the website
    • To respond to your contact form messages and support requests
    • To display relevant, interest-based advertising via Google AdSense
    • To analyse site traffic and performance via Google Analytics
    • To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
    • To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

    We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

    4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

    • Legitimate interest: Server logs and basic analytics
    • Consent: Non-essential cookies (advertising, analytics)
    • Contract performance: Responding to contact form or support requests
    • Legal obligation: Cooperation with lawful law enforcement requests

    5. Third-Party Services

    We integrate the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

    6. Cookies

    We use the following categories of cookies:

    • Strictly necessary cookies: Required for essential site functionality. Cannot be disabled.
    • Analytics cookies: Used to measure site traffic and user behaviour. Enabled only with your consent.
    • Advertising cookies: Used to display personalised ads. Enabled only with your consent.

    You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

    7. Data Retention

    • Server log data: retained for up to 90 days
    • Contact form submissions: retained for up to 12 months
    • SMS content displayed on our platform: typically deleted within 72 hours of receipt
    • Anonymous analytics data: retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)

    8. Your Rights

    Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

    • Right of access - request a copy of your personal data
    • Right to rectification - correct inaccurate data
    • Right to erasure - request deletion of your data
    • Right to restrict processing - limit how we process your data
    • Right to data portability - receive your data in a machine-readable format
    • Right to object - object to processing based on legitimate interest
    • Right to withdraw consent - at any time, for consent-based processing

    To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

    9. Data Security

    All connections to text-verification.net are protected by HTTPS/TLS encryption. We implement server-side access controls, firewalls, and regular security audits to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

    10. Children's Privacy

    Our service is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU under GDPR). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

    11. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. Material changes will be announced via a notice on our homepage for a reasonable period.

    12. Contact

    For all privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at: [email protected]

    You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (e.g., the ICO in the United Kingdom, the CNIL in France, or the BfDI in Germany).