Privacy Policy

Introduction

BasedChat respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

Last updated: October 21, 2025

Information We Collect

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our video chat service
• To match you with other users
• To monitor and prevent abuse
• To improve our service and user experience
• To enforce our terms of service and community guidelines

Data Retention

We do not record or store your video chats. Text chat messages are stored temporarily for moderation purposes and are automatically deleted after 30 days.

Reports submitted by users are retained for investigation and safety purposes.

Your Rights

• You can request deletion of your data at any time
• You can access information we have about you
• You can opt out of analytics collection
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Cookies & Local Storage

We use browser local storage to remember your preferences (theme, region, device settings). This data is stored only on your device and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We use analytics services to understand how users interact with BasedChat. These services may collect anonymous usage data. We do not sell your information to third parties.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.