Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• • Email address
• • Username
• • Password (encrypted)

Message Data

For security and spam prevention, we collect:

• • Message content (for spam detection only)
• • Sender's IP address
• • Device information (browser, OS, screen size)
• • Timestamp of message
• • Geographic location (country/region only)

2. How We Use Your Information

• • Spam Detection: AI analysis of message content to prevent abuse
• • Security: IP and device tracking to identify malicious users
• • Service Delivery: Delivering messages to recipients
• • Account Management: User authentication and dashboard access
• • Analytics: Understanding usage patterns to improve the service

3. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:

• • Legal Requirements: When required by law or court order
• • Safety: To prevent harm or illegal activities
• • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our service (under strict confidentiality)

4. Third-Party Services

We use these external services to operate Ghost Message:

• • Google Cloud Language API: For spam and abuse detection
• • MaxMind: For IP geolocation (country-level only)
• • Cloud Hosting: For secure data storage and processing

5. Data Security

We protect your data using:

• • Encryption in transit and at rest
• • Secure authentication systems
• • Regular security audits and updates
• • Limited access to personal data
• • IP blocking for malicious activities

6. Data Retention

• • Messages: Stored until deleted by recipient or account closure
• • Account Data: Kept while account is active
• • Security Logs: Retained for 90 days for abuse prevention
• • Analytics Data: Aggregated data kept indefinitely (no personal info)

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• • Access your personal data
• • Delete your account and associated data
• • Report and delete unwanted messages
• • Request data corrections
• • Opt out of non-essential communications

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal cookies for authentication and user preferences. No third-party tracking cookies are used.

9. Children's Privacy

Ghost Message is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

10. International Users

Your data may be processed in countries where we operate. We ensure appropriate protections are in place.

11. Contact Us

Privacy questions or data requests: privacy@ghostmsg.me