Privacy Policy

Your information deserves respect.

This policy explains how the current ApunkaMail website handles information submitted through our waitlist, contact, and sponsorship forms.

Information we collect

We collect information you choose to provide, including email addresses submitted to the waitlist and details entered into contact or sponsorship forms. Sponsorship enquiries may include your name, business name, website, preferred placement, and message.

Our server may also process basic technical information such as IP address, browser details, requested pages, timestamps, and security logs. Form logs and rate-limit records use cryptographic hashes for visitor IP and email values rather than storing those values directly. Pending and confirmed waitlist addresses are stored in a protected database so we can verify consent and manage subscriptions.

How we use information

  • Manage the launch waitlist and send relevant ApunkaMail updates
  • Respond to contact, privacy, press, and sponsorship enquiries
  • Review prospective sponsors
  • Protect forms, diagnose delivery failures, and prevent abuse
  • Meet legal obligations and defend our rights

We do not sell personal information.

Sharing and service providers

Information may be processed by providers that help us host the website, deliver email, measure website use, maintain security, or operate infrastructure. Google Analytics processes website usage data. When enabled, Cloudflare Turnstile processes technical signals needed to distinguish people from automated abuse. We disclose only what is reasonably necessary for those services. We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect users and the service.

Sponsor websites are independent third parties. Their own privacy policies apply when you follow an external link.

Retention and security

We retain information only as long as reasonably needed for the purpose collected, legal obligations, dispute resolution, and security. Short-term form rate-limit events are automatically removed after approximately 48 hours. Unconfirmed waitlist verification links expire after 48 hours; pending records may be removed periodically. Confirmed waitlist records remain until they are no longer needed or you ask to unsubscribe or delete them, subject to applicable law.

We use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards, but no online system can guarantee absolute security.

Your choices and rights

You may ask us to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable law. You can also ask to leave the waitlist or object to marketing messages by using the instructions in an email or contacting us.

Contact us about privacy

Send privacy questions or requests through our contact form. To help protect you, we may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

For details about cookies, local storage, and browser controls, see our Cookie Policy.

We may update this policy as the website and service develop. Material changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date.