Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to JoinGY ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our random chat service at JoinGY.

By using JoinGY, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

• Browser Fingerprint: We generate a browser fingerprint hash for session management and anti-abuse purposes. This is not linked to your personal identity.
• IP Address: Your IP address may be temporarily logged for rate limiting and abuse prevention.
• Device Information: Basic browser type, operating system, and screen resolution for compatibility purposes.

Information You Provide

• Chat Messages: Messages sent during chat sessions are transmitted in real-time and are not permanently stored on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To connect you with random chat partners
• To prevent abuse, spam, and automated bot activity
• To enforce our Community Rules and Terms of Service
• To maintain and improve service performance
• To implement rate limiting for fair usage

4. Data Retention

We follow a minimal data retention policy:

• Chat messages are not stored after the session ends
• Session data is deleted when you disconnect
• IP logs for abuse prevention are retained for up to 30 days
• Report data may be retained for up to 90 days for moderation purposes

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Advertising: Ad partners may collect cookies and usage data according to their own privacy policies
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve our service
• CDN & Infrastructure: Content delivery and server hosting

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Cookies

JoinGY uses minimal cookies and local storage:

• Theme Preference: Your dark/light mode choice is stored locally
• Third-Party Cookies: Our advertising partners may set cookies for ad delivery

7. Children's Privacy

JoinGY is not intended for users under 18 years of age. By using this service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Disconnect and leave any chat at any time
• Use the service anonymously
• Report abusive users
• Request deletion of any stored data by contacting us

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of JoinGY after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@joingy.com.