Privacy Policy for Chat Buddy

Effective Date: 24 September, 2025
Last Updated: 24 September, 2025
Policy Version: 3.0 (previous: 2.0 - 14 August, 2025)

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 both private and main chat rooms
Profile information: Details you choose to add to your profile
Support requests: Information when you contact us

Information Collected Automatically

Technical data: IP address
Usage data: Who you typed to and your messages sent
Session data: Login times

3. How We Use Your Information

Provide and maintain chat functionality
Authenticate your account
Improve our service
Prevent spam, harassment, and abuse
Enforce community guidelines

4. Data Sharing

We may share information only with service providers, when required by law, or in case of a business transfer. We do not share data with advertisers, brokers, or social media platforms.

5. Data Security

Encryption in transit and storage
Regular security assessments
Access controls
Secure backups

6. Your Privacy Rights

You may have the right to access, delete, or export your data, object to processing, or withdraw consent. Contact us at [email protected].

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication, sessions, and security. Analytics may be used for improvements, and you can opt out via your browser.

8. Data Retention

Public chat messages: 24 hours
Private messages: 24 hours
Unverified accounts: Deleted after 12 hours inactivity

9. International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country with safeguards in place.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use indicates acceptance.

12. Contact Us

Email: [email protected]
For security issues: [email protected]