Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, such as your email address, username, date of birth, and profile details (display name, bio, interests, location). We also collect information automatically when you use our service, including your IP address at signup, device information, and activity logs.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve chatwithme
• To authenticate your identity and protect your account
• To send you service-related communications (e.g., email verification, password reset)
• To detect and prevent spam, abuse, and fraudulent accounts
• To moderate content and enforce our Terms of Service
• To process payments via our third-party payment provider (Stripe)

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only with:

• Other users — profile information you choose to make public is visible to other members based on your visibility settings.
• Service providers — trusted third parties that help us operate our service (e.g., cloud storage, payment processing, email delivery, content moderation).
• Legal requirements — when required by law or to protect the safety of our users.

4. Messages & Content

Messages you send are stored on our servers to enable conversation history and real-time delivery. Room messages configured with a TTL (time-to-live) are automatically deleted after the specified period. You can delete your own messages at any time. We may review content flagged by our automated moderation systems for Terms of Service violations.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at hello@chatwithme.fun. Upon deletion, your profile and messages will be removed from our systems within 30 days, except where we are required to retain them by law.

6. Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and deliver a consistent experience. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

7. Security

We use industry-standard security practices including encrypted connections (HTTPS), password hashing (Argon2id), and access controls to protect your information. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

chatwithme is not intended for users under the age of 18. We require date-of-birth verification at signup and do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has created an account, please contact us immediately.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@chatwithme.fun.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our service or by email. Continued use of chatwithme after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@chatwithme.fun.