About This Policy
This privacy policy governs the processing of personal data collected through the Chatib website, related mobile applications, and services. Please read this document carefully to understand how we handle your personal data.
Table of Contents
- General Information and Definitions
- Types and Purposes of Data We Collect
- Sharing Your Data with Third Parties
- Transfer of Data Outside Your Country
- Data Retention and Destruction
- Your Privacy Rights
- Protecting Third-Party Privacy
- Do Not Track Settings
- Links to Third-Party Websites
- Protecting Children's Privacy
- Our Email Policy
- Security Policy
- Changes to This Policy
- Advertising Partners
- Contact Information
1. General Information and Definitions
1.1 About Chatib
Chatib provides free-of-charge anonymous chat rooms where people from around the world can connect and communicate instantly.
1.2 Our Role as Data Controller
The entity responsible for processing your personal data is Chatib SARL, located at 15 Rue de la République, 75001 Paris, France. We act as a data controller regarding your personal data collected through our website.
1.3 Applicable Laws
We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including:
- French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés)
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
1.4 Key Definitions
Personal Data (PD)
Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including name, email, IP address, location data, or online identifiers.
Non-Personal Data (NPD)
Data that does not allow us to identify you in any manner, such as aggregated statistics or anonymized usage data.
Consent
A freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous agreement to the processing of personal data.
2. Types and Purposes of Data We Collect
Data Minimization
We comply with data minimization principles and collect only the minimal amount of personal data necessary to ensure your proper use of the website.
Data We Collect When You Use Chatib
When You Visit (No Registration)
- Username: Your chosen chat nickname
- Gender: Selected preference
- Country & Region: For matching with nearby users
- Age: To ensure age-appropriate interactions
- IP Address: For security and geographic matching
When You Register an Account
- All of the above, plus:
- Email Address: (if registration method chosen)
- Profile Information: Optional details you choose to add
- Device Information: Type of device and browser used
- Activity Timestamps: When you're active on the platform
Analytics Data
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our website. This includes:
- Session recordings (anonymized)
- Heatmaps showing where users click
- Scroll depth and navigation patterns
- Mouse movements (generalized data)
Why We Collect This Data
- To provide access to chat rooms and matching services
- To ensure security and prevent abuse
- To improve user experience and platform features
- To comply with legal obligations
- To communicate important service updates
3. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties
We Do NOT Sell Your Data
WE DO NOT SELL YOUR PERSONAL DATA TO THIRD PARTIES FOR MARKETING OR OTHER PURPOSES. Your personal information is never sold, rented, or disclosed to other businesses for monetary gain.
Data Processors We Work With
We share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate Chatib:
Hosting Services
Online.net (France) and Amazon AWS (US) - Store and serve website data
Analytics
Google Analytics & Microsoft Clarity (US) - Help us understand usage patterns
Email Services
SendGrid (US) - Delivers service emails and notifications
Advertising
Adapex (US) - Manages ethical advertising on our platform
Legal Disclosures
We may disclose your data if legally required to:
- Comply with subpoenas or legal processes
- Assist law enforcement officials
- Protect our legal rights and property
- Ensure user safety and prevent harm
4. Transfer of Data Outside Your Country
Your personal data may be stored and processed in countries where we or our service providers operate, including the United States and France. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Privacy Shield certification where applicable
- Adequate level of protection as determined by data protection authorities
5. Data Retention and Destruction
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for:
- Providing our services to you
- Complying with legal obligations
- Resolving disputes
- Enforcing our agreements
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it. In some cases, we may be required by law to retain certain data for specific periods.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Your Legal Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Get confirmation that your data is being processed and access your personal data.
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Data Portability
Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Right to Complain
File a complaint with your local data protection authority.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@chatib.chat. We will respond within 30 days and provide your data in a portable format if requested.
10. Protecting Children's Privacy
Age Restriction
Our website is not designed for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 18 has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. We will promptly delete such information from our systems upon verification.
12. Security Policy
How We Protect Your Data
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data:
SSL Encryption
All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.
Secured Networks
Our infrastructure uses firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
Limited Access
Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, on a need-to-know basis.
DDoS Protection
We employ DDoS mitigation to ensure service availability and data integrity.
Security Breaches
While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach, we will:
- Immediately investigate and mitigate the breach
- Notify affected users as required by law
- Report to relevant data protection authorities
- Take steps to prevent future incidents
14. Advertising Partners
We display advertisements to keep Chatib free for all users. Our advertising partners may collect certain data:
Adapex Advertising
This site is affiliated with Adapex INC for placing advertising on the site. Adapex collects and uses certain data for advertising purposes. Learn more about Adapex's data usage.
15. Contact Information
Questions About Your Privacy?
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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