Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Welcome to PiQi-Chat. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Interests: We collect the interests you select to match you with like-minded individuals.

Information We Collect Automatically

• Device Fingerprint: We use a browser fingerprint (a unique, anonymous ID for your browser) to enforce our community guidelines and manage user bans. This helps us keep the platform safe for everyone.
• Country Information: We automatically detect your country from your IP address to facilitate country-based filtering. We do not store your full IP address after this initial detection.
• Video and Audio Streams: Your video and audio communications are transmitted directly peer-to-peer (P2P) between you and the person you are chatting with. PiQi-Chat does not store or record your video or audio streams.
• Chat Messages: Text messages sent during a chat pass through our servers to be delivered to the other user. We may temporarily process this data for moderation purposes to filter out spam or harmful content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate our service.
• Match you with other users based on your selected interests and country preferences.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment by enforcing our Terms & Conditions and Community Guidelines.
• Protect the platform and its users from abuse, by using device fingerprints to manage reports and bans.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. Your chat partner can see your video stream and any information you voluntarily share with them. We urge you to be cautious about sharing personal information with strangers.

4. Data Security & Safety

• Peer-to-Peer Connections: Video and audio are streamed directly between users whenever possible, minimizing server involvement.
• Automated Moderation: We use automated client-side systems to detect potential violations of our policies (e.g., NSFW content). If a violation is detected, a report may be automatically triggered.
• User Reports: When you report a user, we collect the device fingerprint of the reported user to take appropriate action.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to use our service anonymously. We are designed to collect the minimum information necessary to function. If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, please contact us.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.