Last updated: February 14, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Seth's Hobby Thermal Desk Printer ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you interact with our thermal printer messaging service via SMS or through our website at https://printer-netlify.netlify.app/.
Seth's Hobby Thermal Desk Printer operates a personal hobby project that allows visitors to send text messages (SMS) to a phone number, which are then printed on a Raspberry Pi thermal printer. This is a non-commercial, personal project.
When you send an SMS to our service, we may collect the following information:
Phone number: Your phone number is received as part of the SMS communication and is processed by Twilio, our messaging service provider, to deliver and respond to your messages.
Message content: The text content of the messages you send is received and printed on a physical thermal printer.
We do not collect names, email addresses, location data, or any other personal information beyond what is included in your SMS messages.
Your information is used solely to operate this hobby project. Specifically, your phone number is used to receive your message and send a confirmation reply, and your message content is printed on the thermal printer.
We do not use your information for marketing, advertising, analytics, or any commercial purpose.
By texting our number, you consent to receive SMS replies related to the thermal printer service.
• Message frequency: You will receive one (1) automated reply per message you send.
• Opt-out: Text STOP at any time to stop receiving messages.
• Help: Text HELP for support information.
• Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your phone number or message content with any third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. Your phone number and messages are processed through Twilio (our SMS service provider) solely to facilitate message delivery. Twilio's privacy practices are governed by their own Privacy Policy.
Message content is printed on thermal paper and is not stored digitally on our systems beyond what is necessary to process the message. Twilio may retain message logs in accordance with their data retention policies. Printed messages on thermal paper will naturally fade over time.
We take reasonable measures to protect the information processed through our service. SMS messages are handled through Twilio's secure infrastructure. However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
This service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent a message to our service, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to have your data removed, please contact us through our website at https://printer-netlify.netlify.app/.