Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 21, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Burner Mail ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by 8bits.ca, handles information when you use our disposable email service at burner.8bits.ca.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to operate the service:

Email prefix you enter: The username portion of the disposable address you choose or generate.
Emails received: Messages delivered to your burner address are temporarily stored to display in your inbox.
Server logs: Standard web server logs including IP address, browser type, and pages visited. These are retained for up to 30 days for security and abuse prevention.

2. How We Use Information

To display incoming emails in your temporary inbox.
To automatically delete emails after 30 minutes.
To enforce rate limits and prevent abuse of the service.
To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.

3. Email Auto-Deletion

All emails delivered to burner addresses are automatically and permanently deleted after 30 minutes. We do not archive, analyze, or sell email content.

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites. For more information, see Google's advertising policies.

5. Cookies

We do not set first-party cookies ourselves. Third-party services such as Google AdSense may set cookies for ad personalization and frequency capping. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Children's Privacy

This service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@8bits.ca.