Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters to Us

Last Updated: December 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to FreeNumber ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we operate our free virtual number and SMS receiver service.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you use our website.

⚠️ Important: FreeNumber is a PUBLIC service. All phone numbers and SMS messages displayed on our website are publicly accessible. Do NOT use our service for receiving sensitive or private information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

None. FreeNumber does not require registration or login. We do not collect any personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers from our users.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Browser Information: Browser type, version, and settings
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
  • IP Address: For analytics and security purposes only
  • Cookies: Small text files for functionality and preferences

2.3 Public SMS Data

All SMS messages received on our virtual numbers are:

  • Publicly displayed on our website
  • Accessible to all website visitors
  • Not encrypted or private in any way
  • Automatically deleted after 24-48 hours

3. How We Use Information

The limited data we collect is used solely to:

  • Provide and maintain our free service
  • Improve user experience and website functionality
  • Analyze usage patterns and traffic statistics
  • Prevent abuse and ensure service security
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

All phone numbers and SMS messages on FreeNumber are PUBLIC and visible to anyone visiting our website. This is the core functionality of our service.

4.2 Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics (Google Analytics) and DDoS protection services.

5. Retention and Security

SMS messages are automatically deleted after 24-48 hours. Server logs are kept for 30 days for security. We implement standard HTTPS encryption for website traffic, firewall layers, and rate limiting to prevent abuse.