Last Updated: November 28, 2025
At RandomChat.io, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect (very little), how we use it, and your rights.
1. Information We DON'T Collect
RandomChat is built on the principle of anonymity. We do NOT collect:
- Personal Information: No names, emails, phone numbers, or addresses
- Chat History: We don't record or store your conversations
- Video/Audio Recordings: Your streams are peer-to-peer, never stored
- User Accounts: No registration means no profile data
- Location Data: We don't track your precise location
2. Information We Do Collect
To provide our service, we collect minimal technical data:
- Connection Logs: Timestamp, IP address (for pairing and security)
- Language Selection: To provide translation features
- Anonymous Analytics: Page views, feature usage (aggregated, not personal)
- Error Logs: Technical issues for debugging (no personal content)
3. How We Use Information
The limited data we collect is used only to:
- Pair users for random chat
- Provide language translation services
- Prevent abuse and enforce rules
- Improve platform performance
- Fix technical issues
4. Third-Party Services
RandomChat uses these third-party services:
- Google Translate API: For live translation. Messages are sent to Google for translation only.
- Analytics Services: For aggregated usage statistics (anonymous)
5. Cookies & Local Storage
RandomChat uses minimal cookies and local storage:
- Essential Cookies: To make the site function (language preference, etc.)
- No Tracking Cookies: We don't use tracking or advertising cookies
- Local Storage: To remember your settings (language, preferences)
6. Data Retention
- Chat Messages: Not stored. Deleted immediately after delivery.
- Connection Logs: Deleted after 7 days (kept briefly for security)
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized, kept indefinitely
7. Your Rights
Since we don't collect personal data, there's nothing to request, delete, or correct. However, you can:
- Clear browser cookies and local storage anytime
- Use the platform without creating an account
- Disconnect at any time to end all data transmission
8. Children's Privacy
RandomChat is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.
9. Security
We implement security measures to protect our service:
- HTTPS Encryption: All connections are encrypted
- WebRTC P2P: Video streams directly between users (not through our servers)
- No Central Storage: We don't store chats, so there's nothing to breach
10. Contact
Questions about privacy? Contact us through our Imprint page.
In plain English: RandomChat is designed for privacy. We don't ask for personal information, don't store your chats, and collect only minimal technical data needed to make the service work. Your conversations are anonymous and temporary.