Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 22, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Clanchat ("we," "us," or "our"). Clanchat is a lightweight real-time group chat platform designed to facilitate communication within private groups called "clans." We are committed to respecting your privacy and providing transparency about our data practices.

1. Data Controller

Clanchat operates as a sole proprietorship under the name "Clanchat." As we do not have a registered company or domain at this time, contact information will be provided once available.

2. Information We Collect

We are committed to minimizing the data we collect. Clanchat does not collect any personal data as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Specifically, we collect the following non-personal information:

  • Clan ID and Clan Name: Unique identifiers for clans within Clanchat.
  • Member Usernames: Usernames assigned by the clan owner to invited members. These usernames are arbitrary and do not contain personal identifiers.
  • Personal Tokens: Unique tokens generated by users to access clans. These tokens are not linked to any personal identifiers.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Service Provision: To facilitate real-time group chats within clans.
  • Access Control: Personal tokens are used to verify membership to specific clans.

4. Data Storage and Security

  • Ephemeral Messages: Chat messages are not stored anywhere on our servers. Messages are immediately broadcast to connected clan members and exist only in the users' browsers. When you close your browser or refresh the page, message history is permanently lost.
  • Persistent Data: Only clan IDs, member tokens, and assigned usernames are stored permanently. This information is required for clan membership verification.
  • Data Minimization: We do not collect or store personal data that can identify individual users.
  • Security Measures: We implement reasonable security measures to protect the minimal information we process. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

    • 5. Personal Data Consideration

    Based on our data practices:

    • No Personal Data Collected: We do not collect or process personal data as defined by GDPR and CCPA.
    • Usernames: The usernames assigned by clan owners are arbitrary and cannot be used by Clanchat to identify individuals.
    • Anonymity: Users remain anonymous within the platform from Clanchat's perspective.

    6. Children's Privacy

    Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

    7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

    8. Contact Us

    If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email address to be updated].