Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how GhostSMS LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company ("GhostSMS", "we", "us"), collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use our Service. We are committed to protecting your privacy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

a. Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information ("Personal Data"). This includes:

  • Name: Collected during the registration process.
  • Email Address: Collected during registration, login, and for communication purposes (e.g., password resets, account verification).
  • Password: We collect your password for authentication purposes. It is stored in a hashed format.
  • Payment Information: When you purchase Credits, your payment is processed by our third-party payment processor (Stripe). We do not directly store your full credit card details, but we may store information related to the transaction, such as the package purchased and the transaction amount.
  • IP Address: We may log your IP address for security purposes, such as session management and to prevent abuse.

b. Usage Data

We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include:

  • Session Information: We track your active login sessions on different devices.
  • Authentication Preferences: We store your preferences, such as whether you have enabled Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and your "Remember Me" choice.
  • Rental History: We maintain a record of the temporary numbers you have rented, the services you have used them for, and the duration of the rentals.
  • SMS Messages: We temporarily store the content of SMS messages received on your rented numbers to display them to you.
  • Transaction History: We keep a log of your Credit purchases and spending.

c. Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. We use cookies for essential functions like session management (including "Remember Me" functionality) and security. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service.
  • To manage your account, including registration, authentication, and 2FA.
  • To process your transactions and manage your Credit balance.
  • To provide you with the core functionality of the service, including renting numbers and displaying SMS messages.
  • To communicate with you, such as sending you verification emails, password reset links, and important service announcements.
  • For security purposes, including monitoring for fraudulent activity and managing user sessions.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your Personal Data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Third-Party Service Providers: We share information with third parties who perform services on our behalf.
    • Stripe: For processing payments. We share transaction-related information with Stripe.
    • Google & Apple: If you choose to use Google or Apple for authentication, we share information with them as part of the OAuth process.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if we are required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. We use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, including hashing passwords and using secure protocols. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

The content of SMS messages is stored temporarily and may be deleted after a certain period of time.

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Data, including the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
  • Rectify any information that is inaccurate.
  • Object to our processing of your Personal Data.
  • Request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • The right to data portability.

You can exercise some of these rights through your account settings page. For other requests, please contact us.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@ghostsms.io.

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