Frequently Asked Questions

All answers about TicTag. An open source, free project that respects your data.

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I want to keep my email, what should I do?

You are totally free. TicTag deletes nothing automatically. If a tagged email is useful to you, keep it. You can also forward it to yourself without the tag.

What's the catch? Is it really free?

No catch. TicTag is an open source, volunteer project under Creative Commons licence. No account, no data collected, no advertising.

Will these emails actually be deleted one day?

TicTag deletes nothing automatically. It helps identify emails to delete. You decide when to sort and what you delete.

Isn't this a bit of greenwashing?

TicTag doesn't claim to solve climate change with a tag in an email. But unnecessarily storing billions of emails has a real, measurable impact. Every action counts.

How do I estimate the lifespan of an email?

Ask yourself: in 1, 3 or 5 years, will I still need this email? When in doubt, choose a longer duration or don't tag.

Does TicTag collect my data?

No, absolutely not. TicTag is a simple text tag you add to your emails. There is no software, no API, no server collecting or processing your data. Zero tracking, zero analytics, zero cookies.

How do I convince my company?

Share the Pros/CSR page with your management or CSR manager. TicTag is free, requires no installation and can be valorised in a CSR/CSRD report. It's a concrete, visible and measurable act of digital sobriety.

Does TicTag work with Gmail / Outlook / etc?

Yes, TicTag works with all email services. It is simply a text added to the signature or body of the email. No extension, no plugin, no technical configuration required. If you can write an email, you can use TicTag.

Who is behind TicTag?

TicTag is a volunteer project, created by people convinced that digital technology must be more responsible. The project is open source and under Creative Commons licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Everyone can use it, share it and distribute it freely. Learn more on the About page, coming soon.

Useful pages

How to tag

The practical guide to start using TicTag.

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What impact?

Figures on unnecessary email storage.

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TicTag for professionals

Integrate TicTag into your CSR approach.

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Do you have more questions?

Don't hesitate to contact us, we'll be happy to answer.

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