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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 2024

1. Introduction

Springs.social ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our anonymous chat service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Chat Messages: Messages you send during conversations are temporarily stored in our database and deleted when the chat ends.
• Reports: If you report a user, we collect the report details and reason for moderation purposes.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Session ID: A random, anonymous identifier generated for each user session (stored locally in your browser).
• Usage Statistics: Aggregate data like total chats, messages sent, and active users (no personal data).
• Technical Data: Browser type, device type, and general location (country-level only) for matching purposes.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Your name, email, phone number, or any personal identifiers
• IP addresses (beyond temporary connection data)
• Browsing history or activity outside our service
• Social media profiles or accounts

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Facilitate anonymous chat connections between users
• Maintain and improve service performance
• Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• Prevent spam, abuse, and violations
• Generate anonymous usage statistics

4. Data Storage and Security

• Firebase: We use Google Firebase Realtime Database for temporary data storage.
• Encryption: All connections use HTTPS encryption.
• Data Retention: Chat data is automatically deleted when conversations end. Reports are retained for moderation purposes.
• No Account Data: Since we don't require registration, we don't store user accounts or profiles.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your information with third parties, except:

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request
• Service Providers: Firebase (Google) for database hosting (see their privacy policy)
• Safety & Security: To prevent illegal activity or protect user safety

6. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage to:

• Store your anonymous session ID
• Remember your selected chat mode preferences

No tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies are used.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Anonymity: Use our service without providing personal information
• Data Deletion: Chat data is automatically deleted after conversations end
• Disconnect: Leave any conversation at any time
• Report: Report inappropriate behavior for moderation

8. Children's Privacy

Springs.social is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has used our service, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

Springs.social is accessible worldwide. By using our service, you consent to your data being processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of your location.

10. Third-Party Services

Our service uses:

• Firebase (Google): For real-time database and hosting
• Google Fonts: For typography

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@springs.social

Last Updated: December 2024