Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ChatifyWorld. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our real-time chat platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Display name, avatar, and any profile customizations
• Chat Content: Messages, reactions, and media you send in chat rooms
• Reports: Information you provide when reporting users or content

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Chat room visits, message timestamps, online status, and feature usage
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preference cookies for language settings

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the ChatifyWorld service
• To enable real-time communication between users
• To authenticate your identity and manage your account
• To process and respond to user reports and moderation requests
• To improve our services and develop new features
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase infrastructure with industry-standard encryption. We implement Row Level Security (RLS) policies to ensure users can only access their authorized data. Messages and user information are stored in secure databases with regular backups.

Despite our security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in these circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your username, avatar, and messages are visible to other users in chat rooms you join
• Service Providers: We use Supabase for hosting and Vercel for deployment
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
• Safety: To prevent harm, investigate abuse, or enforce our policies

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Opt-Out: Withdraw consent or opt-out of certain data processing
• Object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes

To exercise these rights, please contact us at our contact page.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account information and messages for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we must retain it for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

ChatifyWorld is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of ChatifyWorld after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at our contact page.