US Patent 11671531 Techniques for managing communications between devices

Systems, devices, and methods are described herein for managing communications between a user and a third-party such that the confidentiality of the user's contact information is maintained. In some embodiments, the user may indicate interest in establishing contact with a third-party. In response, a service provider computer may obtain the user's contact information and transmit data different from that contact information to the third-party. Later, when the third-party wishes to establish contact, it may provide the data to the service provider computer. If the data received matches the data provided previously, the service provider computer may establish a communications channel between the user and the third-party. Establishing the communications channel may include forwarding a telephone call, merging multiple telephone calls, forwarding an email, or the like. Utilizing the techniques discussed herein, the confidentiality of the user's contact information may be maintained.