Privacy Policy
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy informs you about what data we collect and how we handle it.
1. Responsible Party
Responsible for data processing on this website:
MailDomain Technologies Ltd.
123 Harbour View Street, Central, Hong Kong
Email: [email protected]
2. What Data Do We Collect?
2.1 Domain Searches
When you check an email domain or email address, we store:
- The checked domain (e.g., "example.com")
- Date and time of the check
- Analysis results (MX records, domain category, etc.)
We do NOT store complete email addresses. If you enter "[email protected]", we only store "example.com".
2.2 IP Addresses (Rate Limiting)
To protect against abuse, we temporarily store your IP address for a maximum of 24 hours. This serves exclusively to detect and prevent automated attacks.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) to ensure technical functionality and prevent abuse.
2.3 Server Logs
Our web server automatically stores technical information such as:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL (previous page)
- Date and time of access
This data is automatically deleted after 7 days.
3. Cookies and Tracking
This website uses cookies and tracking technologies:
- Technically necessary cookies: Session management, language selection
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics for analyzing user behavior
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
4. Data Transfer to Third Parties
To verify domains, we use external services:
- DNS servers to check MX records
- VerifyMail.io API for email validation (domain only, no complete addresses)
We transmit only the domain to be checked to these services, no personal data.
5. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Domain searches | Unlimited (domain only, no personal data) |
| IP addresses (rate limiting) | 24 hours |
| Server logs | 7 days |
| Session cookies | End of session |
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Right to access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [email protected]
7. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority about our processing of your personal data.
8. SSL/TLS Encryption
For security reasons, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the address bar of the browser changing from "http://" to "https://".
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to adjust this privacy policy to reflect changed legal situations or changes to our service.
Last updated: December 2024