Last updated: April 2026
Information We Collect
Warsaw Chat collects minimal information necessary to provide our service:
- Usage Data: We automatically collect anonymous information about how you interact with our platform, including IP address, browser type, and visit duration. This helps us improve our service.
- Cookies: We use essential cookies to remember your preferences (such as language settings). These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
- Messages: We do not store or log your chat conversations. Video streams are processed in real-time and are not recorded or saved on our servers.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely for:
- Operating and maintaining the Warsaw Chat platform
- Improving user experience and fixing technical issues
- Detecting and preventing abuse, spam, or illegal activities
- Compiling anonymous statistics about platform usage
- Ensuring compliance with our Community Guidelines
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or valid legal process, we may disclose information to authorities.
- Service Providers: We work with trusted partners who help operate our platform (hosting, analytics). These partners are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
- Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.
Video and Chat Content
Your privacy during chat sessions is fundamental to our service:
- Video streams are never recorded or stored.
- Text messages are transmitted in real-time and not logged.
- We do not use chat content for targeted advertising or profiling.
- Automated systems may scan for policy violations (abuse detection), but human moderators do not access private conversations unless a report is filed.
Data Retention
We retain collected information only for as long as necessary:
- Usage analytics are stored in aggregated, anonymized form.
- IP addresses may be temporarily logged for security purposes and typically deleted after 30 days.
- Reports of violations are reviewed and associated data is retained as needed for investigation, then deleted.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data where applicable
- Opt out of non-essential data collection
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.
Children's Privacy
Warsaw Chat is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of data transmission using HTTPS/TLS
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls limiting who can view user data
- Incident response procedures for potential breaches
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Warsaw Chat after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.