Why do you need access to my Gmail?

We need read access to scan email headers (From, Subject, Date, List-Unsubscribe) to identify your subscriptions. We also need write access to move emails to Trash when you delete them. We never access email body content-only headers.

How is this free? What's the catch?

We display ads on our dashboard. That's it. We don't sell your data, ever. You're the user, not the product. Our ad-supported model means we make money from advertisers, not from selling your information.

How are you different from Unroll.me?

Unroll.me was caught selling user email data to companies like Uber in 2017. We've architected ByeMail to physically never access email content-we can't sell what we don't have. We only read headers, and our business model is advertising, not data brokering.

Can you read my personal emails?

No. We only request Gmail header access. Your email content never touches our servers. We literally can't read it even if we wanted to-our OAuth scopes don't include content access.

Can I undo an unsubscribe or recover deleted emails?

Yes. Deleted emails are moved to your Gmail Trash, where they stay for 30 days before permanent deletion. You can restore them anytime. For unsubscribes, most newsletters let you re-subscribe by visiting their website-ByeMail doesn't block future emails, it sends a standard unsubscribe request.

How long does the inbox scan take?

Most scans complete in 30–60 seconds. We scan up to 10,000 recent emails to identify subscription senders. Larger inboxes may take slightly longer. You'll see a progress indicator during the scan.

Is my Gmail account safe?

Completely safe. We use Google's official OAuth system-we never see your password. You can instantly revoke our access from your Google Account settings at any time. We physically cannot lock you out or change your password.

Does ByeMail work with Outlook or Yahoo?

Currently, ByeMail only supports Gmail and Google Workspace accounts. We're exploring support for other providers.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 16, 2026

At ByeMail, we believe privacy is a fundamental right. This policy explains how we handle your data with complete transparency.

Our Core Principles

We never read your email content. We only access email headers.
We never sell your data. Unlike competitors, your privacy is not our product.
Minimal data collection. We only store what's necessary to provide the service.

What We Access

When you connect your Gmail account, we request permission to:

•Read email headers (From, Subject, List-Unsubscribe)
•Execute one-click unsubscribes via HTTP (RFC 8058)
•Move emails to Trash (reversible for 30 days)
•Restore emails from Trash (undo capability)

What We Store

•Your email address (for account identification)
•Encrypted OAuth tokens (AES-256 encryption)
•Anonymized action history (which domains you unsubscribed from)

Data Retention

All data is automatically deleted after 90 days of inactivity. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from Settings.

Advertising

ByeMail is a free service supported by advertising. We display ads from Google AdSense.

•Personalized ads: With your consent, Google may use cookies to show ads based on your interests.
•Non-personalized ads: If you decline ad cookies, you'll still see ads, but they won't be based on your browsing history.
•Opt out: You can manage your ad preferences at any time via our cookie settings or through Google's Ad Settings.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our service:

Essential Cookies

Required for the service to function. These cannot be disabled.

next-auth.session-token - Authentication session
cookie-consent - Your cookie preferences

Advertising Cookies (with consent)

Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements.

_ga, _gid - Google Analytics for ad performance
__gads, __gpi - Google ad serving and frequency capping

Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in the footer. You can also configure your browser to block cookies, though this may affect service functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

•Google OAuth: For authentication. Privacy Policy
•Google AdSense: For advertising. How Google uses data

Contact

Questions? Contact us at privacy@byemail.app