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Everything you need to know about our terms and privacy practices.
1What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to the site owner, and to improve the user experience.
This Cookie Policy applies to the ReceiveSMSFree website at https://www.receivesmsfree.online and our mobile applications. It describes how we use cookies and similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags (collectively, "cookies" where relevant in this policy).
We use both first-party cookies (set by ReceiveSMSFree) and third-party cookies (set by other parties, such as advertising or analytics providers). Your use of our website and apps after having been informed of this policy may be treated as consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, where applicable by law. You can change your preferences at any time as described below.
2Categories of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies. Under laws such as the EU ePrivacy rules and the GDPR, some cookies are "strictly necessary" and do not require your consent; others require your consent or a valid legal basis.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and load balancing. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. They do not store personally identifiable information and typically last for the duration of your session or a short period. We do not request consent for these cookies as they are strictly necessary for the service.
Examples: session identifiers, security tokens, preference storage necessary for a single session.
Functional / preference cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and to provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers. They typically last longer than a session (e.g. several months). We use these to improve your experience; where required by law, we rely on your consent.
Examples: language preference, theme (e.g. dark/light mode), display preferences.
Analytics and performance cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website (e.g. pages visited, time on site, bounce rate) in an aggregated form. This helps us improve how the website works. Data is typically anonymised or pseudonymised. Where required by law, we use these only with your consent. Retention is kept to the minimum necessary (e.g. up to 24–25 months where common practice applies).
Examples: first-party analytics to understand traffic and usage patterns.
Advertising and marketing cookies
These cookies may be set by us or by our advertising partners. They are used to deliver relevant ads, to limit how often you see an ad, and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns. ReceiveSMSFree does not have access to the cookies set by third-party ad vendors (e.g. Google). These parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. Where required by law, we use advertising cookies only with your consent.
Third-party advertising: We may use vendors such as Google to serve ads on this site. You can control or opt out of personalised advertising via your browser settings or the relevant provider's tools (e.g. Google Ads Settings).
3Legal Basis and Consent
Where applicable under the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, or similar laws:
- Strictly necessary cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a functioning website, or because they are necessary for the performance of a contract (use of our service).
- Non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, advertising) are used only where we have a valid legal basis, which may be your consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by managing cookies as described in the next section.
By continuing to use our website after having been informed of this Cookie Policy, you consent to the use of cookies as described here, to the extent required by your jurisdiction. If you do not agree, please disable non-essential cookies via your browser or leave the site.
4How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your device and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. If you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences each time you visit a site, and some features may not work.
To manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
For third-party advertising, you can use industry tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out (optout.aboutads.info) or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) (youronlinechoices.eu). For Google ads, visit Google Ads Settings.
5Retention and Updates
We keep cookie-related data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Session cookies are typically removed when you close your browser; persistent cookies have a set lifetime (e.g. up to 12–24 months for analytics, as per common practice). We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised when we make material changes.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy to the extent permitted by law.
6Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data collected via cookies, such as access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object or to withdraw consent. For more information on how we process personal data and how to exercise your rights, please see our Privacy Policy. To exercise your rights or to complain, you may contact us via the details provided there or on our website at https://www.receivesmsfree.online. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country.
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See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information on data handling and your rights.