1. Introduction
Welcome to Offline Chat Mesh Network ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our application is a decentralized, offline, peer-to-peer mesh messaging application designed with privacy as its fundamental feature.
This Privacy Policy explains what information the Offline Chat Mesh Network application processes and why. By using our application, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Do Not Collect
Our core principle is to collect the minimum information necessary. We have no interest in your personal data. Therefore, we DO NOT collect, store, or have access to any of the following:
Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Your name, email address, phone number, or physical address.
Account or Registration Data: The application is account-free.
Usage Analytics or Telemetry: We do not track how you use the app, which features you use, or how often you use it.
Device or Network Information: We do not collect your IP address, device ID, or any other unique hardware identifiers for tracking purposes.
Location Data: We do not collect, store, or transmit your precise or approximate location.
3. Information the App Processes Locally on Your Device
All data generated by the app is created and stored exclusively on your own device. We have no access to this information. This locally stored data includes:
Cryptographic Keys: Your unique public and private keys that identify you on the mesh network and are used for end-to-end encryption.
Nickname: The name you choose to display to other users.
Message History: Messages you send and receive are stored encrypted on your device to be viewed by you.
Network Contacts: A list of known peers and channels you have interacted with to facilitate reconnection.
4. How Information is Shared (Peer-to-Peer)
Offline Chat Mesh Network operates without central servers. Information is shared directly between user devices over Bluetooth. When you use the app, the following information is broadcast to and visible by other nearby users:
Your chosen Nickname.
Your Public Key, which acts as your address on the network.
Messages you send directly to other users or in public channels.
All private messages are end-to-end encrypted, meaning only you and the intended recipient can read them.
5. Permissions Required by the App
To function, the app for Android requires the following permissions:
Nearby Devices (including Bluetooth): This is essential for the core functionality of the app. It is used to discover, connect to, and exchange data with other nearby users to form the mesh network.
Notifications: This permission allows the app to notify you of new messages when the app is in the background.
6. Data Security
We take the security of your locally stored data seriously.
All private communications are protected with strong end-to-end encryption (AES-256).
There are no central servers, eliminating the risk of a server-side data breach.
The application is built on a transparent, open-source foundation, allowing for public security audits.
7. User Data Control and Deletion
You are in complete control of your data.
You can delete messages and channels from within the app.
The "Emergency Clear" feature (triple-tapping the app title) allows you to instantly wipe all app data from your device.
Uninstalling the application will permanently delete all of its data from your device.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. Because we do not collect personal data, we have no way of verifying a user's age.
9. Open Source Foundation
Offline Chat Mesh Network is proudly built upon the open-source Bitchat-Android project (Copyright © 2023 Greg Wolff), which is used under the MIT License. This commitment to open source ensures transparency and allows the community to verify our privacy claims.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by:
Email: business93908@gmail.com