Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
Chit Chat ("Talk", "we", "us", or "our") operates the Talk mobile application. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our app and the choices you have associated with that data.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name and email address (via Google Sign-In)
- Profile picture
- Bio and interests you provide
- Content you post (text, images, videos)
Location Data
- Your approximate location is used to discover nearby users
- Location is collected only while the app is active or running a foreground service
- We use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons for proximity-based user discovery
- Location data is not stored permanently on our servers
Usage Data
- Connection requests and interactions
- Chat messages between connected users
- Device information and FCM tokens for push notifications
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our service
- To allow you to discover and connect with nearby users
- To deliver push notifications for connection requests and messages
- To detect, prevent, and address abuse or violations of our terms
- To improve and personalize the user experience
Data Storage and Security
- Your data is stored securely on our servers (MongoDB)
- Chat messages are stored to provide message history
- Passwords are not stored as we use Google Sign-In (OAuth)
- We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data
Data Sharing
We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect and defend the rights or property of Chit Chat
- To prevent potential wrongdoing in connection with the service
Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
- Google Sign-In (authentication)
- Firebase Cloud Messaging (push notifications)
- Firebase Core (analytics)
Each of these services has their own Privacy Policy governing your data.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Block other users
- Report inappropriate content or behavior
Data Retention
• We retain your data as long as your account is active
• When you delete your account, all your personal data is permanently removed
• Anonymized usage analytics may be retained for service improvement
Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the app and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: support@chitzchat.com
- Website: https://chitzchat.com
If you have questions about this policy,
please contact us at
support@chitzchat.com