Privacy Notice
1. Who we are
This service is operated by a private individual.
- Data Controller: the owner of this site.
- Contact: zloydeveloper.info@gmail.com
2. What we collect
We collect only the data needed to operate the chat:
Account data (beta users):
- name or display name
- hashed password
Chat data:
- room titles and descriptions
- participant display names
- public messages and questions
- ratings (if used)
Technical data:
- IP address
- browser headers
- device fingerprint
- timestamps (used for security and abuse prevention)
Cookies:
- session cookie for login and CSRF protection
- The site uses only essential cookies.
3. Legal basis
We process data on the following grounds:
- providing the chat service (contract-like use)
- legitimate interest (security, rate limiting, preventing abuse)
- consent for any optional cookies or features that may require it
4. Why we use this data
- operate the chat and let users join rooms
- authenticate beta accounts
- protect the service from spam and attacks
- troubleshoot issues and maintain performance
There is no automated decision-making or profiling.
5. Storage and retention
- Chat rooms and messages remain until removed by the site owner.
- Beta account data is kept until the user requests deletion.
- IP logs and security data are kept only as long as needed for protection and debugging.
- Backups (if any) follow the same deletion rules.
Data is hosted within the EU/EEA.
6. Security
We take basic measures to protect personal data:
- hashed passwords (bcrypt/argon2)
- access to server and admin tools is restricted
- security monitoring and log checks
7. Your rights
You can request:
- access to your data
- correction or deletion
- restriction of processing
- objection to processing based on legitimate interest
- portability for your account data
We respond within 30 days.
For complaints, you may contact the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman.
8. Sharing and transfers
- We do not sell personal data.
- Data is shared only with service providers needed to run the website (for example, hosting or email).
- There are no transfers outside the EU/EEA unless legally required safeguards are in place.
9. Contact
- For privacy requests, write to: zloydeveloper.info@gmail.com