Welcome to Text Verification Online ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate the website textverificationonline.com (the "Service"), which provides free temporary virtual phone numbers for receiving SMS messages online.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from visitors, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
Our Service is designed for anonymous, registration-free use. We do not require you to create an account, provide your name, email address, or real phone number to use the Service.
1.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information, including:
- Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL and pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- General geographic location (country/region level only)
This data is collected in aggregate form and is used solely for analytics purposes to improve website performance and user experience.
2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. Below is a breakdown of the types of cookies we use:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They include cookies that remember your theme preference (light or dark mode) and language selection. These cookies do not collect personal data and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may set cookies that collect anonymized usage data, including pages viewed, session duration, and bounce rate. Analytics cookies help us improve content and performance but do not identify you personally.
2.3 Advertising Cookies
Our website displays advertisements served by third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
2.4 Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies at any time. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impair certain features of the website.
3. Phone Numbers & SMS Messages
All phone numbers displayed on this platform are public virtual numbers. SMS messages received by these numbers are publicly visible to all visitors. We do not store messages permanently — message data is temporary and is periodically purged from our systems.
Important: Do not use these numbers for receiving sensitive, private, or confidential information, including financial data, passwords, or personal identification numbers.
4. Third-Party Services
Our Service integrates with and relies upon the following third-party providers:
- Virtual number providers — supply the phone numbers and SMS relay functionality.
- Google Analytics — provides website traffic analysis.
- Google AdSense — delivers advertisements on the website.
Each of these providers has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data. We encourage you to review their policies independently. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information processed through our website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you.
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent for cookies and tracking at any time.
Since we do not collect personal data or require registration, these rights are largely exercised through your browser's cookie and privacy settings.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.