đPrivacy Policy for Chat Buddy
âšī¸ Our Commitment
- We collect only what's necessary for service operation and safety
- We implement strong protections for your data
- We're transparent about our practices
- We don't sell your personal data to third parties
đ Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Welcome to Chat Buddy's Privacy Policy. This document explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our free online chat service at chat-buddy.com.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account details: Username, email address (if you register)
- Messages: Content you send in chats
- Profile information: Details you choose to add to your profile
- Support requests: Information when you contact us for help
Information Collected Automatically
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Usage data: How you interact with our service (pages visited, features used)
- Session data: Login times, session duration
3. How We Use Your Information
Service Operation
- Provide and maintain chat functionality
- Authenticate your account
- Deliver customer support
- Improve our service
Safety and Security
- Prevent spam, harassment, and abuse
- Enforce our community guidelines
- Protect against unauthorized access
- Investigate violations of our terms
âī¸ Legal Basis (GDPR)
We process your data based on:
- Your consent (for optional features)
- Legitimate interests (for security and service operation)
- Legal obligations (when required by law)
4. Data Sharing
We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Third parties who help us operate our platform
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
- Business transfers: In case of merger or acquisition (with notice)
đĢ We do NOT share your data with:
- Advertising networks for marketing purposes
- Data brokers
- Social media platforms
- Third-party marketers
5. Data Security
We protect your information through:
- Encryption of data in transit and storage
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and monitoring
- Secure backup systems
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and data
- Data portability (receive your data)
- Object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
đ¨ To exercise these rights:
Contact us at [email protected]
â ī¸ Important Notes on Data Deletion
- Most personal data can be deleted upon request
- Some information may be retained for legitimate safety purposes (e.g., serious violations of terms)
- We'll explain any retention in response to your request
7. Cookies and Tracking
Essential Cookies
We use necessary cookies for:
- User authentication
- Session management
- Basic security functions
Optional Analytics
We may use analytics to improve our service. You can opt out through your browser settings or by contacting us.
đ Your Choices:
- Most browsers allow you to control cookies
- You can request information about what data we've collected about you
- Essential cookies are required for the service to function
8. Data Retention
- Account data: Until you delete your account
- Chat messages: 30 days for public chats, 7 days for private messages
- Security logs: 1 year maximum
- Inactive accounts: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed outside your country. When this happens, we ensure adequate protection through:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Adequacy decisions
- Strong technical safeguards
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is designed for any age. If you are under 16 please gain permission from your parent or guardian to use our chat service.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. When we make significant changes:
- We'll notify you through our service
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date
- Continued use after changes indicates acceptance
12. Contact Us
đ§ General Questions
Email: [email protected]
đĄī¸ Privacy Requests
Email: [email protected]
đ Security Issues
Email: [email protected]
This policy is designed to be compliant with major privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA. If you have questions about your privacy rights, please contact us.