Introduction

Shadow OTP ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our virtual number services.

By using Shadow OTP, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our services.

Our Privacy Commitment

We have implemented industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. All SMS messages are encrypted with AES-256 encryption and automatically deleted after 24 hours.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect the following types of information when you use our Services:

Account Information:

  • Name - Your full name for account creation
  • Email Address - For account creation, communications, and notifications
  • Phone Number - Optional, for account verification and security
  • Username/Password - For account access and authentication
  • Business Information - For business accounts (company name, address, etc.)

Payment Information:

  • Payment Method - JazzCash, EasyPaisa, Bank Transfer, Card details, Crypto wallet address
  • Transaction Details - Amount, date, transaction ID, payment status
  • Billing Information - For invoicing and receipts
Payment Security

All payment information is processed through secure payment gateways. We do not store your full card details. Your payment information is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption.

Usage Information:

  • Purchased Numbers - Numbers you've purchased for OTP verification
  • OTP Messages - SMS messages received on your virtual numbers
  • API Usage - API calls made using your API keys
  • Service History - Logs of your activities and transactions
  • IP Address - For security and fraud prevention

Communications:

  • Support Tickets - Messages you send to our support team
  • Email Communications - Transactional emails and notifications
  • Chat Logs - Support chat transcripts (if applicable)

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Services:

  • Device Information: - Device type, operating system, browser type, screen resolution
  • Log Information: - IP address, access times, pages visited, referring URLs
  • Usage Data: - Features used, time spent, actions performed
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: - As described in Section 3

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Purpose Legal Basis Data Used
Service Provision Contractual Necessity Account information, payment details, usage data
OTP Delivery Contractual Necessity Purchased numbers, SMS messages
Payment Processing Contractual Necessity Payment information, transaction details
Security & Fraud Prevention Legitimate Interest IP address, usage patterns, account activity
Customer Support Legitimate Interest Support communications, chat logs, tickets
Service Improvement Legitimate Interest Usage analytics, feature usage, error reports
Communications Legitimate Interest Email notifications, updates, promotional offers (with opt-out option)
Compliance Legal Obligation Transaction records, audit logs, regulatory compliance

3. Information Sharing

We DO NOT sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 When We May Share Your Information

Service Providers:

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

  • Payment Processors: - JazzCash, EasyPaisa, payment gateways, and crypto processors
  • Telecommunications: - SMS gateway providers and telecom operators
  • Hosting & Infrastructure: - Cloud service providers and data centers
  • Analytics: - To analyze usage patterns and improve our Services
  • Email Services: - To send transactional emails and notifications

Business Transfers:

We may share your information if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. In such cases, we will notify you before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests from government authorities:

  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect and defend our rights and property
  • To prevent fraud or illegal activities
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
Your Control

We will never share your SMS messages or OTP codes with third parties. Your verification codes are transmitted directly to you and automatically deleted after 24 hours.

4. Data Security & Retention

4.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption: All data in transit is encrypted using TLS 1.2/1.3
  • AES-256 Encryption: All SMS messages are encrypted at rest
  • Secure Payment Processing: PCI DSS compliant payment processing
  • li>Access Controls: Restricted access to user data on need-to-know basis
  • Regular Security Audits: Periodic security assessments and penetration testing
  • Secure Infrastructure: Cloud-based hosting with advanced security features
  • Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring and intrusion detection

4.2 Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Retention Periods:

>Auto-deleted after delivery >For tax and accounting purposes >Or 2 years of inactivity >Or until resolved >Anonymized and aggregated
Data Type Retention Period Notes
SMS Messages 24 hours
Transaction Records 5 years
Account Information Until account deletion
Support Communications 2 years
Analytics Data 1 year

4.3 Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information by:

  • Submitting a request through your account settings
  • >Deleting your account (all data will be permanently deleted) >Contacting our support team at privacy@shadowotp.com

We will delete your personal information within 30 days of your request, unless we need to retain certain information for legal or legitimate business purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

5.1 Cookies We Use

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for our Services to function properly (authentication, security, session management)
  • Performance Cookies: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Services
  • Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences and settings
  • Targeting Cookies: To show you relevant advertisements (with opt-out option)

5.2 Cookie Control

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block third-party cookies

Note: Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Services.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (legal, legitimate business interests).

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request restriction of our processing of your personal information.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to certain processing of your personal information based on our legitimate interests.

6.1 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, you may:

  • Use your account settings (where applicable)
  • >Contact our privacy team at privacy@shadowotp.com >Send a written request to: Shadow OTP, [Your Address], Punjab, Pakistan

We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt. If we deny your request, we will explain the reasons for our decision.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@shadowotp.com.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than Pakistan. We will take appropriate measures to ensure your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards, including:

  • Adequate security measures
  • Contractual data protection clauses
  • Compliance with applicable data protection laws
  • Adequate protection for your rights

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other reasons.

We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending you an email notification
  • Displaying a notice in your account

Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact our Privacy Team:

Privacy Team

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

For general inquiries, please contact our Customer Support team at support@shadowotp.com or +92 331 5775327.

Privacy Questions?

Our Privacy Team is here to help you understand your rights and how we protect your data.