🔒 Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 10, 2026
Your privacy is critically important to us. At Chatib, we have architected our free online chat rooms with a privacy-first methodology. This comprehensive Privacy Policy document outlines the specific types of information we collect, how it is utilized, and the rigorous security protocols we employ to protect your data when you use our anonymous chat service.
1. The Principle of Data Minimization
Unlike traditional social media networks, Chatib operates on the core principle of data minimization. We do not require you to register an account. Therefore, we do not collect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as your real name, email address, physical address, or phone number to access our core services. You can chat with strangers completely anonymously.
2. Information We Do Collect
To ensure the functional stability, security, and integrity of the platform, our servers automatically collect limited technical data when you connect to our website:
- Log Data and Device Information: When you access our chat rooms, our servers log standard technical parameters including your IP address, browser type (User-Agent), operating system, and the time of your visit.
- Chat Session Data: Public chat room messages are ephemeral; they are broadcasted in real-time and may be temporarily held in volatile server memory (RAM) for moderation and anti-spam filtering. We do not permanently archive public chat histories.
- Private Messaging: One-on-one direct messages are strictly confidential. Our infrastructure utilizes secure WebSocket connections to transmit these messages. We do not monitor private conversations unless specifically reported by a participating user for severe violations of our Terms and Conditions.
3. How We Use Collected Information
The minimal data we collect is strictly utilized for the following operational purposes:
- Platform Security: IP addresses are used by our automated systems to detect and block DDoS attacks, ban malicious actors, and prevent spam bots from flooding the chat rooms.
- Service Improvement: We analyze aggregated, anonymized browser data to optimize our website's performance across different mobile devices and geographic regions.
- Legal Compliance: We may process data when legally obligated to do so in response to valid law enforcement requests.
4. Cookies and Local Storage
Chatib utilizes browser Cookies and HTML5 Local Storage exclusively to enhance your user experience. We use these technologies to:
- Save your preferred user interface settings, such as the Dark Mode/Light Mode toggle.
- Remember your chosen nickname during an active session so you do not have to re-enter it when navigating between different chat rooms.
- Maintain a secure session token to authenticate your connection to our WebSocket servers.
We do not use tracking cookies to follow your browsing activity across other websites, nor do we sell cookie data to third-party data brokers.
5. Third-Party Services and External Links
Our platform may contain links to external websites shared by other users. Please be aware that Chatib does not control these external sites, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them. We strongly advise you to exercise caution and read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. Additionally, we may use trusted third-party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) which operate under their own strict privacy frameworks.
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Chatib is strictly designed for adults. Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has accessed our platform, please Contact Us immediately so we can take appropriate action to block their access.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our technological infrastructure or legal obligations. We will notify users of significant changes by prominently posting a notice on our homepage. Your continued use of the platform after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and consent to the updated policy.