1. Nature of Service (Public Numbers)
Our service provides free, temporary virtual phone numbers for receiving SMS online. ALL NUMBERS LISTED ON THIS WEBSITE ARE PUBLIC.
- Any message sent to these numbers is visible to any visitor of this website.
- DO NOT use these numbers for private, sensitive, or confidential information.
- DO NOT use these numbers for any two-factor authentication (2FA) related to financial, medical, or government accounts.
2. Advertising & Personalization (Data Privacy)
We use third-party advertising companies (such as Google AdSense) to serve ads when you visit our website:
- Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and device identifiers to provide personalized advertisements based on your browsing activities.
- IAB TCF v2.3 Compliance: Our CMP allows you to manage data preferences for personalized advertising at any time through our on-site settings.
3. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Protecting the privacy of children is especially important to us. Please note the following age-related restrictions:
- Age Restriction: Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain EU jurisdictions).
- Data Protection: We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. Any such data will be deleted immediately if discovered.
4. SMS Content & Privacy
Regarding the messages received through our platform:
- We do not own or claim any rights to the content of the SMS messages received.
- Since the messages are displayed publicly, they are not considered private data under our protection.
- We reserve the right to filter or remove messages containing illegal content or spam.
5. Prohibited Use (Risk Mitigation)
You are strictly prohibited from using our numbers for:
- Financial Services: Online banking, PayPal, Stripe, or any payment platforms.
- Governmental/Legal: Tax filings, social security, or official identity verification.
- Illegal Activities: Fraud, harassment, or bypassing security for malicious intent.
The user assumes all legal responsibility for any misuse of the service.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
Receive-SMS-Free.cc provides its services on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no warranties that:
- The SMS will be received or displayed in real-time.
- The numbers will remain active for any specific duration.
- The service will be compatible with all third-party platforms (e.g., Google, WhatsApp, Tinder).
7. International Compliance (GDPR & CCPA)
We adhere to international data protection standards:
- For EU Users: We comply with GDPR. You have the right to manage your cookie consent through our on-site settings.
- For California Users: We comply with CCPA. We do not sell personal information as we do not hold identifiable personal data.
8. Changes to Terms
We maintain the right to update our policy at our discretion:
- We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice.
- Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.