Cookie Policy

Last Updated: September 28, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how 1secmail ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at 1secmail.io (the "Website"). It helps you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to help websites function properly, improve efficiency, and provide useful information to site owners.

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted once you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Required for the Website to work properly.
Enable core functions like security, privacy preferences, and form submissions.
Do not store personally identifiable information.

2.2 Functional Cookies

Enhance features and personalization on the Website.
May be set by us or by third-party service providers.
Without these, some features may not work correctly.

2.3 Performance / Analytics Cookies

Allow us to analyze site traffic and usage patterns.
Help us understand which pages are most useful and improve performance.
All data collected is aggregated and anonymous.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Essential	Maintains user session and authentication	Session
csrf_token	Essential	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks	Session
cookie_consent	Essential	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year
ui_preference	Functional	Remembers user interface preferences	30 days
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics – distinguish users	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics – distinguish users	24 hours

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by trusted third parties to support analytics, security, and performance.

Third parties we use include:

Google Analytics – to analyze site usage and improve performance.
Cloudflare – for security and website optimization.

Important: These third parties may collect information about your online activity over time and across different websites. We do not control these cookies. Please review their respective privacy and cookie policies

5. Your Cookie Choices

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, blocking some cookies may affect how the Website functions.

Manage cookies in your browser:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. Because there is no consistent industry standard, our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

📧 privacy@1secmail.io