Last updated: July 2026
Short answer
PoofMail is designed for short-lived inbox use, not permanent storage. The current temporary inbox window is about 24 hours. Important messages belong in an email account you control long term.
How the temporary window works
- New addresses: a newly generated address is set to expire about 24 hours after creation.
- Received messages: each message is set to expire about 24 hours after it arrives.
- Further delivery: receiving a new message can extend the address window, but PoofMail does not promise permanent access or storage.
- After expiry: expired messages and addresses are removed by the service and are no longer available through the inbox.
Limited service and security information
We may retain limited technical and security information separately from inbox messages to prevent abuse, protect the service, and investigate serious problems. We keep it only for as long as needed for those purposes.
What not to store in PoofMail
- password reset links for important accounts;
- banking, healthcare, legal, tax, school, or work messages;
- identity documents, private keys, recovery codes, or secrets;
- anything you may need after the temporary window expires.
Related policies
Read the Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Inbox Limitations for the full service boundary.