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Privacy & Terms

Your privacy matters. Here's how we protect it.

Privacy Policy

TL;DR: We don't collect, store, or sell any personal data. Your emails are automatically deleted after 3 minutes. We have no logs.

fake.legal is a free, anonymous temporary email service designed to protect your privacy. We believe in minimal data collection and maximum privacy.

What we DON'T collect:

  • Personal information (name, address, phone number)
  • IP addresses or location data
  • Cookies for tracking purposes
  • Browser fingerprints
  • Usage analytics or behavioral data
  • Email contents after deletion

What happens to your emails:

  • Emails are stored temporarily in server memory only
  • All emails are automatically deleted after 3 minutes
  • No backups are created
  • No email content is ever written to disk storage
  • Once deleted, emails cannot be recovered

Advertising & Third Parties:

We display advertisements to support this free service. Our advertising partner is HilltopAds. By using this website, you acknowledge the following:

  • Ads are provided by HilltopAds (hilltopads.com)
  • Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies
  • Advertising partners may collect anonymous usage data for ad targeting
  • You can opt out of personalized ads through your browser settings
  • We do not control the privacy practices of advertising partners

Cookies & Local Storage:

This website uses minimal data storage:

  • LocalStorage: To remember your current email address and timer preferences
  • Third-party cookies: Our advertising partner may set cookies for ad functionality
  • No first-party tracking cookies are used

GDPR & Your Rights (EU Users):

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right to access: Request information about data we hold (we hold none)
  • Right to erasure: All data is automatically deleted after the timer expires
  • Right to object: You may disable cookies in your browser settings
  • Right to data portability: No personal data is stored to export

Since we do not collect or store personal data, most data subject requests are not applicable. For any GDPR-related inquiries, contact us at info@leqit.de.

Terms of Service

By using fake.legal, you agree to the following terms:

Acceptable Use:

  • Use the service for legitimate temporary email needs
  • Protect your online privacy and avoid spam
  • Test websites and services that require email verification
  • Sign up for newsletters you want to preview

Prohibited Uses:

  • Fraud, scams, or illegal activities
  • Harassment or abuse of others
  • Spamming or automated mass usage
  • Any activity that violates applicable laws
Disclaimer: This service is provided "as is" without warranties. We are not responsible for any misuse of the service by users. We reserve the right to block abusive usage.

Limitation of Liability

fake.legal and its operators shall not be held liable for:

  • Loss of emails or any data (emails auto-delete after 3 minutes)
  • Service interruptions or downtime
  • Any direct, indirect, or consequential damages
  • Actions taken by third parties using this service
  • Content of emails received through this service

Use this service at your own risk. For important communications, please use a permanent email address.

Contact

For abuse reports or legal inquiries, please contact us at:

info@leqit.de

We take abuse reports seriously and will investigate all legitimate complaints.

Last updated: January 2026