Privacy Policy

Overview

GameChat is a real-time multiplayer games app. Today, we are designed to let you play with friends without requiring an account or collecting personal profile data. This policy explains what limited information may be processed when you use our app or website, and what we do not collect.

Data We Collect

We currently do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or payment details.

The only data that may be temporarily processed includes:

• Game invite data you choose to share via a link (for example, game type and lobby state), stored briefly on our servers so friends can join cross-platform
• Display names or nicknames you enter in a game session, used only for that live multiplayer room
• Basic technical logs from our website and servers (such as IP address, browser type, and request timestamps) for security and reliability
• Local data on your device (such as gameplay preferences or high scores) that stays on your phone unless you choose to share it

Data We Do Not Collect

• Account registration information (we do not require sign-up today)
• Contacts, photos, microphone recordings, or message content from your phone
• Precise location data
• Payment or billing information
• Advertising identifiers for targeted ads

How We Use Information

Any limited data we process is used only to:

• Connect players in real-time multiplayer game sessions
• Deliver game invite links between iOS, Android, and the web
• Keep our services secure, stable, and running smoothly
• Respond to support requests if you contact us

We do not sell your personal information.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information processed by our services:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/WSS) for website and real-time gameplay traffic
• Server-side protections and access controls on our infrastructure
• Minimal data retention — we only keep what is needed for gameplay and invites

Data Retention

• Game invite links: typically up to 7 days, then automatically removed
• Live multiplayer session data: only for the duration of the active game room
• Server logs: retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting, then deleted or aggregated
• On-device data: controlled by you and your device settings

Your Rights

Even with our minimal data collection, you remain in control:

• You can stop using GameChat at any time
• You can avoid sharing invite links if you prefer not to transmit game state
• You can request information about data we may have processed related to your use of our services
• You can ask us to delete invite or support-related data where applicable

Children's Privacy

GameChat is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

Changes to This Policy

If we introduce accounts, payments, analytics, or other features that collect additional data, we will update this policy and change the "Last updated" date above. Material changes may also be communicated in the app or on this website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle data, contact us at privacy@gamechatapp.com.