Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 6, 2024

This Privacy Policy explains how Silly.Chat ("Silly.Chat," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your Personal Information when you use our platform and services ("Platform" or "Service"). Personal Information is essential to how Silly.Chat operates, and by accessing or using Silly.Chat, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Capitalized terms not defined here have the meanings provided in our Terms of Service.

1. What Does This Privacy Policy Cover?

This Privacy Policy applies to Silly.Chat's treatment of Personal Information that we gather when you use our Platform or Service.

It does not apply to third-party services that Silly.Chat does not own or control, including websites, social networks, or tools you may access through our Platform. You are responsible for reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with while using Silly.Chat.

2. About the Service

Silly.Chat connects users globally through text, video, and image-based random chat, pairing users based on compatibility, preferences, or at random for casual conversation.

Silly.Chat does not provide services in the following restricted regions due to international regulations:

  • Cuba
  • Iran
  • Syria
  • North Korea
  • Crimea
  • Russia
  • Belarus
  • DNR & LNR regions

3. Information Silly.Chat Collects

When you use Silly.Chat, we collect three types of Personal Information:

  • Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
  • User Contributed Content
  • Automatic Information

Together, these form your "Personal Information."

You must ensure that any information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to share it.

4. Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Username
  • Password
  • Name (optional)
  • Email address
  • Mobile number
  • Profile picture / selfie (for verification)
  • Date of birth (age verification)
  • Gender (optional)
  • Device contacts (only if you consent)
  • Messages, media, or content shared through the Service
  • Browser and device information

Profile Visibility

Your Silly.Chat profile may be visible to other users unless you opt-out in settings. You may block any user at any time.

Contacts Access (optional)

If you choose to sync your phone contacts, Silly.Chat may store them to help you find known connections. You can revoke access anytime.

Your Shared Data

Any content you share (text, images, videos) may be saved by the receiving user. We cannot control how other users behave, so avoid sharing sensitive information.

5. User Contributed Content

This includes all content you create or share while using Silly.Chat, such as:

  • Messages
  • Photos
  • Screenshots
  • Videos
  • Filters used
  • Interaction metadata
  • Chat logs (for safety moderation)

Your interactions with other users may be stored for moderation, community safety, and compliance with laws.

6. Automatic Information

We automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Browser type
  • App usage statistics
  • Session logs
  • Cookies and tracking identifiers
  • Location information (with your consent)
  • Crash and performance logs

This information helps improve security, moderation, and platform performance.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We DO NOT sell your personal data.

Access to user information is limited to authorized employees, contractors, and service providers who need it for operational reasons.

We use encryption, access controls, and monitoring systems.

However, due to the nature of the internet, no platform can guarantee 100% security.

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, unless a longer retention is required by law.

8. How We Share Personal Information

We only share information under the following circumstances:

  • With your consent
  • To comply with laws, regulations, or law enforcement
  • To protect safety, prevent fraud, or enforce policies
  • To facilitate core platform functions using trusted third-party providers
  • For analytics and performance (aggregate, anonymous data only)
  • During a business transfer (merger, acquisition, sale)
  • With affiliates helping deliver the Service
  • With content moderation partners to maintain safety

We never sell identifiable personal data.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Silly.Chat uses cookies to:

  • Maintain sessions
  • Store preferences
  • Enhance user experience
  • Support analytics

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function correctly.

10. Publicly Available Information

Some parts of Silly.Chat rely on user-generated content. Public profile data may be visible to the general internet unless you adjust your visibility settings.

11. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Silly.Chat operates globally. Your data may be processed on servers located outside your home country.

We follow applicable laws and use approved safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your information.

12. Children's Privacy

Silly.Chat is strictly for users aged 18+.

We verify age through available methods. If a user is found to be under 18, the account will be removed.

13. Government or Legal Requests

We may share account information with law enforcement if required by lawful request or in emergencies involving safety risk.

14. Email Communications

By accepting this policy, you allow Silly.Chat to send:

  • Service updates
  • Account notifications
  • Optional promotional communications

You may opt-out of marketing emails anytime.

15. Accessing, Updating, or Deleting Your Information

You may:

  • Update profile data in the app
  • Revoke permissions through device settings
  • Request data access
  • Delete your account

When you delete your account:

  • It enters a 30-day deactivation period
  • After 30 days, we begin deleting your data
  • Some data may be retained in backups for legal purposes

16. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Check the Platform regularly for the latest version.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding privacy or data, you may contact:

mailus.silly@gmail.com

Last Updated: December 6, 2024