Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At online-smss.com ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Our service is unique because it allows you to receive SMS online without registration. However, because the service is public, there are specific implications regarding the privacy of the messages you receive.

2. Information We Collect

Since we do not require users to create an account, our data collection is minimal compared to traditional services.

2.1. Personal Information

We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your phone number
• Your physical address

You can use our service completely anonymously regarding your identity.

2.2. Message Content (Public Data)

IMPORTANT: When you use one of our virtual numbers to receive an SMS, the content of that SMS (including verification codes, OTPs, and text content) is received by our servers and displayed publicly on our website.

This information is accessible to anyone who visits the specific phone number page. Therefore, you should not consider the content of these SMS messages to be private.

2.3. Log Data

Like most websites, our servers automatically collect certain data when you access the site, including:

• IP address (Internet Protocol)
• Browser type and version
• Time and date of your visit
• Pages viewed

We use this data solely for server monitoring, protection against DDoS attacks, and spam prevention.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve the user experience and to analyze website traffic.

• Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences or last visited numbers.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google and other partners to serve ads based on your browsing history.

You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options, though this may affect the functionality of the website.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To provide and operate the Service (displaying incoming SMS messages).
• To maintain the safety and security of our website.
• To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience.
• To prevent fraudulent use of our services (e.g., blocking abusive IPs).

5. Disclosure of Your Information

5.1. Public Display

As stated, the content of SMS messages sent to our virtual numbers is automatically disclosed to the public on our website. Do not use this service for confidential communications.

5.2. Law Enforcement

We may disclose Log Data (such as IP addresses) if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency) to investigate illegal activities.

6. Third-Party Advertisers & Google AdSense

We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

6.1. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to publish ads on this site. Google uses cookies to serve ads on our site.

• DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on online-smss.com. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.
• Opt-Out: Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect the server logs and infrastructure of online-smss.com. However, please remember that the essence of this service is to share information (SMS messages) publicly. We cannot guarantee the security of the information contained within the SMS messages you choose to receive here.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do necessary actions.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support(at)online-smss.com

Website: online-smss.com