Cookie Policy
A straightforward look at how we use cookies — no surprises here
1. What Are Cookies, Exactly?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device — your browser, phone, or tablet — when you visit. Think of them as little sticky notes that help a site remember certain things between visits. They don't run programs or do anything sneaky on their own. They're just text, sitting quietly in your browser's storage.
Some of those cookies are yours to control, and some are just part of how the site works under the hood. We'll walk you through both below so you know exactly what's going on when you land on 9minutemail.
2. Why We Use Cookies
Honestly, we use cookies because a few of them are genuinely necessary for the site to function the way it should. When you visit 9minutemail and request a temporary email address, our system needs a way to keep track of that session — and cookies are how that happens. Without them, the whole experience would fall apart pretty quickly.
Beyond the basics, we also use a small number of cookies to get a sense of how people are using the site. Not to spy on anyone, but just to understand what's working and what might need some improvement. We'll break all of this down section by section right below.
3. The Cookies We Actually Use
We've kept our cookie setup as lean as possible. Here's a clear breakdown of each type and what it does:
Essential Cookies
These are the cookies that make 9minutemail work. Without them, you wouldn't be able to generate a temporary email, receive messages, or even load the page properly. They don't collect any personal information — they just do the job.
Analytics Cookies
We use a small handful of analytics cookies to understand how visitors move through the site. This helps us figure out what's working well and what might need a tweak. We don't use this data to build a profile of you or to track you across the internet. It's simply about making 9minutemail a better experience.
4. What We Don't Do With Cookies
We want to be upfront here, because a lot of sites aren't. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles or sell your data to third parties. We don't use them to track you across other websites after you leave 9minutemail. And we certainly don't use them to collect anything that could be used to personally identify you.
The whole point of 9minutemail is to help people protect their privacy. It would be pretty contradictory for us to undermine that with our own cookie practices, so we've made sure we don't.
5. Cookies From Third Parties
When we use tools like Google Analytics, Google may place its own cookies on your device through our site. These cookies follow Google's own privacy policy, not ours — so if you want the full details on how Google handles that data, you can check out their privacy policy directly on Google's website.
We've intentionally kept the number of third-party tools to a minimum. Every tool we bring in is something we've reviewed, and none of them are there for advertising or tracking purposes beyond basic analytics.
6. How to Control or Remove Cookies
You're in full control of your cookies. If you'd rather not have them, you have a couple of straightforward options. Most modern browsers let you manage cookies right from your settings — you can block them entirely, delete them after each session, or set things up so you get a prompt before any cookie is placed. Here's a quick way to find those settings in the most common browsers:
- Chrome: Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Go to Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Go to Settings → Cookies and site data
Just a heads up — if you decide to block or delete all cookies, a few things on 9minutemail might not work as smoothly. The essential cookies are there for a reason, and without them the site won't be able to maintain your session properly. The analytics cookies, on the other hand, you can turn off without any impact on your experience at all.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
If we ever update how we use cookies — whether it's adding a new type or changing how an existing one works — we'll update this page to reflect that. We'll also update the "Last Updated" date at the top so you can see when something changed. If you want to stay informed, it's a good idea to check back on this page from time to time.
8. Questions? Just Ask.
We've tried to keep this as clear and straightforward as possible, but if anything here doesn't make sense or you have questions we didn't cover, don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to explain anything in more detail. You can get in touch with us through our contact page.