MeshChat Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

MeshChat respects your privacy and is designed as a local-first, offline mesh messaging application.

1. Overview

MeshChat allows users to communicate using nearby device technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct without relying on centralized messaging servers.

Messages are transmitted directly between nearby devices participating in the mesh network.

2. Data Collection

MeshChat does not collect, store, or sell personal conversations on remote servers.

The app is designed to operate primarily offline and locally on the user's device.

The following limited information may be processed locally on-device:

3. Nearby Device Permissions

MeshChat may request permissions including:

These permissions are used strictly for:

MeshChat does not use these permissions for tracking users.

4. Location Information

Some Android versions may associate nearby device discovery with location-related permissions.

MeshChat does not collect, store, or transmit precise GPS location data to external servers.

If optional location-related permissions are requested by Android, they are used only to enable nearby communication features required by the operating system.

5. Local Storage

Chat messages and related data may be stored locally on the user's device to provide message history and offline functionality.

Users are responsible for securing access to their own devices.

6. Premium Features & Billing

MeshChat may offer optional premium features through Google Play Billing.

Purchases are securely processed by Google Play.

MeshChat does not store payment card information.

7. Advertising

If advertisements are displayed inside the app, they may be served by third-party advertising providers such as Google AdMob.

These providers may process limited device-related information according to their own privacy policies.

8. Notifications

MeshChat may use notification permissions to display:

Notifications are generated locally on the device.

9. Data Sharing

MeshChat does not sell personal data.

MeshChat does not share private messages with external servers.

Data may only be shared when required by law or through services provided directly by Google Play or advertising providers.

10. Security

Reasonable security measures are implemented to protect local application data and premium purchase validation.

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

MeshChat is not directed toward children under 13.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

Users are encouraged to review this page regularly for updates.

13. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the developer through the Google Play listing contact information.