Effective date: October 19, 2025
Quick summary: Chatroom collects minimal technical logs for security and moderation, does not sell personal data, and is a personal hobby project (not a company). Read the full policy below for details and options.
This Privacy Policy explains how Chatroom ("we", "us", "maintainers") collects, uses, shares, and protects information obtained when you visit chatroom or use related features. This policy applies to the Site and any services embedded in it, including chat embeds and third-party widgets.
We aim to collect as little personal data as possible. The categories of data we may collect include:
We may use collected information for the following purposes:
Data retention varies by type:
| Data Type | Typical Retention |
|---|---|
| Connection logs (IP, timestamps) | Up to 90 days, unless needed longer for investigations |
| Chat messages (third-party service) | Stored per third-party service rules; we do not control retention on third-party hosts |
| Cookies / Preferences | Until cleared by the user or expiration |
Retention periods are chosen to balance privacy and operational needs. Requests to delete data will be evaluated and honored where practicable.
We do not sell personal data. We may share data with:
Because Chatroom uses embedded chat services, some user content and metadata may be processed by that third-party. Review third-party privacy policies for their terms.
We may use essential cookies or local storage for basic site functionality and preferences. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising. You can clear cookies via your browser settings.
The Site is not intended for children under the applicable minimum age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data of a child in violation of law, we will take steps to remove that data.
We take reasonable steps to protect data against unauthorized access and abuse. However, no internet transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and are not liable for security breaches beyond our reasonable control.
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including access, correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. To request access or deletion, contact the maintainers via the repository or contact info provided. We will evaluate requests in accordance with applicable law.
To request deletion of data we control, provide details about the request and the data in question. We will respond within a reasonable time and will honor requests where feasible. Note that we cannot delete data controlled by third-party services; contact the third-party provider for those requests.
Data may be stored and processed in different countries, depending on hosting and third-party services used. If you live in a jurisdiction with special protections, you may contact us about specific data transfer concerns.
Important: Chatroom is not a company. This site is an independently-run personal project. There is no corporate entity behind the Site. When we say "we" or "maintainers", we refer to the individuals running the project. This policy is provided for transparency and does not indicate corporate status.
In normal-voice terms: "This is my hobby. I'm not a business. I try to protect user privacy, but I'm not a company with legal teams or guarantees."
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use after posting means you accept the revised policy.
If you have questions or requests regarding privacy, contact the maintainers through the repository issues or the contact information provided in the repo.
For users: if you are concerned about logs or data, do not post personally-identifying information in chat messages. Use anonymous handles and clear browser storage if you want minimal traces. For policy requests, provide as much context as possible when contacting maintainers.
Effective date: October 19, 2025