Privacy Policy

1. Information We DON'T Collect

BitChats is designed with privacy as the foundation. We explicitly do NOT collect:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Message content or conversation data
• Location data or device identifiers
• Usage analytics or behavioral data
• Contact lists or social connections
• Device information beyond what's necessary for app functionality
• IP addresses or network information
• Any form of tracking or advertising data

2. How BitChats Works

BitChats uses a peer-to-peer architecture that eliminates the need for central servers:

• Direct Communication: Messages are sent directly between devices without passing through our servers
• Local Storage: All data is stored locally on your device only
• No Account Required: No registration, login, or personal information needed
• End-to-End Encryption: Private messages are encrypted and only readable by intended recipients

3. Data Storage

All BitChats data is stored locally on your device:

• Messages are stored only on your device's local storage
• No cloud backups or external storage
• You have complete control over your data
• Data can be deleted instantly using the emergency wipe feature
• Uninstalling the app removes all associated data

4. Encryption & Security

BitChats implements strong security measures:

• End-to-end encryption for all private messages
• Local encryption of stored data
• No encryption keys stored on external servers
• Ephemeral messaging by default
• Emergency data wipe capability

5. Third-Party Services

BitChats minimizes third-party dependencies:

• No analytics services (Google Analytics, Facebook, etc.)
• No advertising networks
• No social media integrations
• App store distribution only (Apple App Store, Google Play)
• No external APIs for core functionality

6. Children's Privacy

BitChats is designed to protect users of all ages:

• We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
• No age verification required as we collect no personal data
• Parents can safely allow children to use BitChats
• No advertising or inappropriate content

7. International Users

BitChats respects privacy rights globally:

• GDPR compliant (no data collection means no GDPR concerns)
• CCPA compliant (California Consumer Privacy Act)
• Available worldwide with consistent privacy protection
• No data transfers to third countries (no data to transfer)

8. Your Rights

With BitChats, you have complete control:

• Right to Privacy: Your conversations are private by design
• Right to Control: All data stays on your device under your control
• Right to Delete: Use emergency wipe or uninstall to remove all data
• Right to Anonymity: No personal information required
• Right to Security: End-to-end encryption protects your messages

9. Legal Compliance

BitChats' privacy-first design ensures legal compliance:

• We cannot provide user data to authorities because we don't have it
• No data retention policies needed (no data retained)
• No data breach notifications required (no centralized data)
• Compliance with privacy laws worldwide through zero data collection

10. Changes to This Policy

We are committed to maintaining our privacy standards:

• Any changes will be clearly communicated to users
• We will never compromise on our core privacy principles
• Users will be notified of any policy updates through the app
• Previous versions of this policy will remain available

Contact Me

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or BitChats' privacy practices:

• Email me directly: 33site@gmail.com
• Support: Visit our Support Center

I personally handle all privacy inquiries and am committed to transparency. I will respond to privacy-related questions promptly.

Feel free to email me directly with any concerns!