Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal Data

We collect minimal personal data to provide our services:

• Account Information: Username, gender, age (when you register)
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
• Usage Data: Chat activity timestamps, feature usage patterns

Non-Personal Data

We automatically collect non-personal data including browsing patterns, referring websites, and general analytics to improve our service.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our chat services
• To match you with other users based on preferences
• To ensure security and prevent abuse
• To improve and optimize our platform
• To communicate important service updates
• To enforce our Terms of Service

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:

• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and infrastructure partners who help operate our platform
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition

Chat Message Privacy

Your chat conversations are transmitted securely. We do not permanently store your chat messages. Messages are temporarily retained for service delivery and are automatically deleted. We may access messages only when strictly necessary for law enforcement or Terms of Service violations.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and maintain session information. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

• Access your personal data we hold
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out of certain data collection
• Withdraw consent at any time

Children's Privacy

StrangersChat is only for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover that a minor has provided personal information, we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated on our homepage. Your continued use of StrangersChat after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.