Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ChatAdda (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile applications.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address, username, display name, password, and optional profile information (bio, avatar, date of birth, gender).
• Content: We collect the content you create on ChatAdda, including posts, comments, messages, and media uploads.
• Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to add to your profile.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our service, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access ChatAdda, including device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns.
• Location Data: We may collect approximate location data based on your IP address.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• OAuth Providers: If you sign up using Google or other OAuth providers, we receive basic profile information (name, email, profile picture) from these services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To create and manage your account
• To enable you to interact with other users
• To personalize your experience
• To send you important notifications and updates
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To enforce our Terms of Service
• To comply with legal obligations
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible on ChatAdda:

• Your username and display name
• Your profile picture and bio
• Your public posts and comments
• Your online status (if enabled)

4.2 We May Share Your Information With:

• Other Users: Your profile information and content are visible to other users as part of the social networking experience.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform (hosting, analytics, customer support).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

4.3 We Do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your private messages with other users or third parties (except as required by law)
• Use your information for purposes not disclosed in this policy without your consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Monitoring for suspicious activities

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Account Management

• Access and Update: You can access and update your profile information through your account settings.
• Delete Content: You can delete your posts and comments at any time.
• Account Deletion: You can request account deletion by contacting support.

6.2 Privacy Controls

• Control who can see your online status
• Manage notification preferences
• Control profile visibility settings

6.3 Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of ChatAdda.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may retain certain information for longer periods for legitimate business purposes or as required by law.

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion to prevent re-registration fraud.
• Content: Public posts and comments may be retained even after account deletion if required for platform integrity or legal compliance.
• Logs and Analytics: Usage logs are typically retained for 90 days.

8. Children’s Privacy

ChatAdda is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of ChatAdda after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@chatadda.com
• Website: chatadda.com

12. Consent

By using ChatAdda, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.