Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

At ChatDice, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Chat Messages

We temporarily store chat messages you send for 30 days for safety and moderation purposes. After 30 days, messages are automatically and permanently deleted.

1.2 Technical Information

We collect:

• Anonymous session IDs (temporary, not linked to you personally)
• Connection timestamps
• General usage statistics (number of active chats, queue times, etc.)

1.3 Information We DON'T Collect

We do NOT collect:

• Your name, email, or any personal identifiers
• IP addresses (beyond what's necessary for service operation)
• Location data
• Device information beyond basic browser compatibility

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Facilitate chat matching and message delivery
• Investigate abuse reports and enforce our Terms of Service
• Improve our service and fix technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations if required by law

3. Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies: We use session cookies to maintain your connection and deliver our service. These are necessary for ChatDice to function.

Analytics: We may use analytics services (like Google Analytics) to understand how people use ChatDice. These services may use cookies. You can opt out using browser settings or extensions.

Advertising: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to show you relevant ads. You can control ad personalization through your Google account settings.

4. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell or rent your data to third parties.

We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Hosting services (Railway), analytics (Google Analytics), and advertising (Google AdSense) that help us operate ChatDice
• Law Enforcement: If legally required or to prevent illegal activity, protect safety, or enforce our rights

5. Data Retention

• Chat Messages: Stored for 30 days, then automatically deleted
• Abuse Reports: Retained as needed for moderation purposes
• Session Data: Deleted when you disconnect

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Stop using ChatDice at any time (no account to delete)
• Report concerning content or behavior
• Contact us with privacy questions or concerns

7. Children's Privacy

ChatDice is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Users

ChatDice is hosted in the United States. If you use our service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US.

9. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure database storage
• Regular security updates
• Limited access to stored data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Use ChatDice at your own risk and don't share sensitive personal information.

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 "Last Updated" date. Continued use of ChatDice after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Third-Party Services

Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense for advertising. Google's privacy policy applies to their services: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics. Learn more: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

12. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:

Email: privacy@chatdice.live

By using ChatDice, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.