At EmailBay.net, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide when using our free email hosting services. By accessing or using EmailBay.net, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services, including:
a. Personal Information
When you create an account with EmailBay.net, we may collect personal information, such as:
- Full name
- Email address
- Username
- Password
- Date of birth
- Any other information you provide during registration or when updating your account
b. Usage Data
We may collect information about how you access and use EmailBay.net, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Time and date of your visit
- The time spent on pages
- Device identifiers
- Other diagnostic data
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our service.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
a. Account Creation and Management
We use your personal information to create and manage your account, enabling you to send and receive emails, reset passwords, and customize your experience on EmailBay.net.
b. Service Improvement
We use usage data to analyze how our service is accessed and used. This helps us improve the functionality and performance of EmailBay.net and identify potential issues.
c. Communication
We may use your email address to send you important notifications regarding your account, including security alerts, updates, and service-related announcements.
d. Security and Fraud Prevention
We use your information to monitor for suspicious or fraudulent activity and ensure the security of your account and the integrity of our platform.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
a. Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform (such as hosting services, email servers, or analytics providers). These third parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and only use it for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
b. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders, to:
- Comply with a legal obligation
- Protect and defend the rights or property of EmailBay.net
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the service
- Protect the personal safety of users or the public
c. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access control, and security protocols. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Privacy Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
a. Access and Correction
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to any inaccuracies. You can update your personal information directly through your account settings.
b. Deletion
You may request the deletion of your personal information at any time. Upon receiving a verified request, we will delete your data from our servers, except where we are required by law to retain certain information.
c. Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
d. Withdraw Consent
If you have given us consent to process your personal information, you can withdraw that consent at any time. This may affect your ability to use some features of EmailBay.net.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Retention of Data
We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7. Children’s Privacy
EmailBay.net is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
8. Third-Party Links
EmailBay.net may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will notify you by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. If the changes are significant, we may provide additional notice, such as sending an email notification or posting a notice on our website.
You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of EmailBay.net after changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us.