Privacy policy

Last updated: August 2026

This service is operated by an independent developer based in the United States.

This service is operated from the United States.

Overview

DNSMint is a hostname registration service. We collect the minimum data necessary to register hostnames and serve DNS answers for them.

We never proxy or carry customer traffic. Connections go directly from clients to your server; we only answer DNS queries. We cannot see your application traffic or your TLS keys.

What we do not do

  • We do not sell your data or use it for advertising.
  • We do not use your registration data or query logs to train models.
  • We do not proxy, terminate, or inspect traffic to your hostnames.
  • We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data; a hostname registration is an IP address and a label.

What we collect

Account information

When you sign in, we collect your email address. This is used for authentication, account administration, and account-related communications.

Registration data

When you register a hostname, we store:

  • The hostname label and the domain it lives on
  • The IP addresses you attach to it, including their update history
  • Record types and TXT record contents you publish (for example, DNS-01 challenge records)
  • Timestamps for creation, renewal, and expiry
  • The API key that performed each action

DNS records you publish through DNSMint are public by design. Anyone who queries the hostname can learn the registered IP address and any other records it serves.

DNS query metadata

Our authoritative nameservers log metadata about the queries they answer: the name queried, record type, timestamp, and the network the query came from (typically a resolver, not an end user). We use this for operations and abuse prevention. We do not receive or log the identity of end users behind resolvers.

Usage data

We collect basic usage data to operate, secure, and improve the Service, such as API request counts and service metrics.

Data retention

Registration data is retained while a hostname is active. When a hostname expires or is released, we retain a record of the label indefinitely, because released labels are never reused; this protects you and others from certificates issued against a name being pointed at someone else's server.

DNS query metadata is retained for a limited operational period and then deleted or aggregated.

Free-tier hostnames expire after 7 idle days; any authenticated use renews them.

How we use your data

  • To register hostnames and serve DNS answers for them
  • To display your hostnames and their status in the dashboard
  • To send account-related emails (sign-in, billing, and expiry notices)
  • To improve and develop the Service
  • To prevent abuse and enforce our Terms of Service and fair use policy

Data sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share data with:

  • Service providers who help operate DNSMint (for example, hosting and email delivery)
  • Polar, our payment processor and Merchant of Record, who receives your email address and payment information to process subscriptions (see Polar's Privacy Policy)
  • Professional advisors (for example, legal, accounting) when necessary
  • Law enforcement or regulators when required by law

Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and secure infrastructure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your rights

You can release your hostnames at any time through the dashboard or the API. To request access to, correction of, or deletion of your account information, contact us at support@dnsmint.com. Note that released labels remain on our never-reuse list even after account deletion.

Children

DNSMint is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Cookies

We use cookies for authentication (session tokens) and basic functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

Third-party services

Certificates for DNSMint hostnames are issued by ACME certificate authorities you choose, such as Let's Encrypt. Certificate issuance is recorded in public certificate transparency logs, which will include the hostname. We never hold your private keys.

International data transfers

If you access DNSMint from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy-related concerns, contact us at support@dnsmint.com. Legal notices or formal requests may be sent to legal@dnsmint.com. Our handling of disputes is described in the Terms of Service.