Privacy Policy

1 Who we are

SneakyChat ("we", "us", "our") operates the anonymous chat platform available at this website. We are the data controller for the limited information processed in connection with your use of SneakyChat.

If you have questions about this policy, you can reach us via the contact information at the bottom of this page.

2 What information we collect

SneakyChat is designed to minimise data collection. Here is a complete picture of what is and is not collected:

3 How JWT tokens work

When you first visit SneakyChat, a JSON Web Token (JWT) is issued and stored in your browser's localStorage. This token contains:

• Your current berry count (an integer)
• A timestamp of your last match
• An ID for any active chat session
• The time the token was issued

The token is cryptographically signed by the server to prevent tampering. It contains no personally identifiable information - no name, no email, no device fingerprint. If you clear your browser's localStorage, the token is gone and a fresh one is issued on your next visit.

4 How we use information

The limited session data we process is used exclusively to:

• Manage your berry balance and enforce cooldown periods
• Facilitate real-time matchmaking between connected users
• Relay messages between matched users during an active chat
• Detect and prevent abuse (e.g. excessive skipping)
• Understand website performance and user behavior through Google Analytics

We do not use any data for advertising, profiling, or sale to third parties.

5 Data sharing and third parties

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. SneakyChat does not use advertising networks or tracking pixels.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website performance, user behavior, and traffic patterns. Google Analytics collects data such as your browser type, device type, pages visited on this website, and time spent on the site without identifying you personally. This data is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Your messages are relayed in real time to the person you are matched with. They are not stored or accessible to us after the chat ends.

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process, though given that we store virtually nothing, there is little to disclose.

6 Data retention

Chat messages are never persisted - they exist only in server memory for the duration of the active connection and are gone the moment the chat ends or a user disconnects.

Session state (berry count, chat ID) exists in your browser's localStorage until you clear it. The server holds socket state in memory only for the duration of your active connection.

Server access logs (if any, depending on hosting provider) may retain IP addresses for up to 30 days as a standard operational measure. We do not control or extend this retention.

7 Children's privacy

Users between 13 and 18 should use SneakyChat only with the knowledge of a parent or guardian, and should never share personal information in chats.

8 Your rights

Because we do not collect personal data tied to any identity, many traditional data rights (access, correction, deletion requests) are not applicable in the usual sense. However:

• You can delete your session data at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage
• You can stop using SneakyChat at any time - no account to delete
• If you are in the EU/EEA, you have rights under the GDPR. Since we hold no personal data about you, these rights are largely satisfied by design

9 Security

All connections to SneakyChat are made over HTTPS and encrypted WebSocket (WSS) connections. JWT tokens are cryptographically signed to prevent tampering. We do not store passwords or any sensitive personal data.

No system is perfectly secure. We encourage you to treat any public chat service with appropriate caution and never share information you wouldn't want a stranger to know.

10 Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of SneakyChat after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.