Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 16, 2025
1. Who we are
MailTruster ("we", "us", "our") is an email verification service accessible at mailtruster.com. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.
2. Data we collect
We collect the minimum data necessary to provide our service:
- Email addresses - submitted for verification. We do not store them after the check is complete.
- IP address - used solely for rate-limiting purposes. Not linked to any personal profile.
- Usage data - anonymous analytics via Umami (no cookies, no cross-site tracking).
- Contact form data - name and email address when you reach out to us. Used only to respond to your message.
3. How we use your data
- To provide and improve the email verification service.
- To enforce fair-use rate limits.
- To respond to support or contact requests.
- To understand aggregate usage patterns (anonymous analytics only).
We never sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data retention
Email addresses submitted for verification are processed in real-time and are not persisted in our database. IP addresses used for rate-limiting are stored temporarily (rolling 24-hour window) and then discarded. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your request.
5. Cookies and analytics
MailTruster uses Umami for privacy-friendly analytics. Umami does not use cookies, does not track users across sites, and does not collect personally identifiable information. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other invasive tracking tools.
6. Your rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict processing of your data.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@mailtruster.com.
7. Third-party services
We use the following third-party services to operate MailTruster:
- Vercel - hosting and edge network. Subject to Vercel's privacy policy.
- Umami Cloud - privacy-first analytics. No personal data transmitted.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of MailTruster after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@mailtruster.com or via our contact page.