Privacy Policy – HMail – HopTool
Last Updated: May 9, 2025
HMail – HopTool ("HMail," "we," "us," or "our") operates the temporary email service at hmail.example.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
- Automatically Collected Data: We log your IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times for security and performance monitoring.
- Temporary Inbox Data: We temporarily store the email messages, headers, and attachments you receive at your HMail address for the duration of its lifespan. We do not require any personal registration.
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: We may use cookies or local storage to improve functionality (e.g., to remember your chosen alias or language preference).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
- Diagnose and fix technical issues.
- Prevent abuse, spam, and malicious activity.
- Analyze usage trends to optimize user experience.
3. Data Retention & Deletion
- Inbox Expiration: All messages and attachments are automatically deleted after a defined expiration period (e.g., 1 hour) with no recovery.
- Log Retention: Server logs (IP, timestamps, user agent) are retained for up to 30 days for security auditing, then purged.
4. Sharing & Disclosure
We do not share your temporary inbox contents with third parties, except:
- When required by law or to comply with a legal process.
- To protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users.
- With service providers under contract who assist us in providing the Service (e.g., hosting providers), under strict confidentiality obligations.
5. Third-Party Services
Our Service may include links to third-party sites or embed third-party tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
6. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Use the Service at your own risk.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected a child’s data, please contact us to request deletion.
8. Your Choices & Rights
- Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work.
- Inbox Data: You may manually delete individual messages or clear your entire inbox before expiration.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post the revised version here and update the “Last Updated” date. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please email us at [email protected].
Additional Resources
For our Terms & Conditions, see Terms & Conditions.