Privacy Policy – Anonly Anonymous Chat App

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

At Anonly, privacy isn't just a feature – it's our foundation. We've built this anonymous chat platform specifically to protect your identity. We collect minimal information and never track or store your conversations permanently.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the following information:

Gender: Used only to display to other users
Age: Used only to display to other users
Session Data: Temporary data to maintain your chat session

We do NOT collect: email addresses, phone numbers, real names, IP addresses for tracking purposes, location data, or any other personally identifiable information.

3. How We Use Your Information

The limited information we collect is used solely to:

Generate a random anonymous username for you
Display your gender and age to other users in the chat
Maintain your active session while you're chatting

4. Data Storage & Retention

Chat Messages: Messages are stored temporarily in memory during your session and are deleted when you close your browser or refresh the page. We do not permanently store chat histories.

Session Data: Your session data is automatically cleared when you leave the platform or after a period of inactivity.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal session cookies that are essential for the chat functionality to work. We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or any third-party advertising cookies. Your browsing activity is not tracked or monitored.

6. Third-Party Services

We do not share any of your data with third parties. We do not integrate with social media platforms or advertising networks. Your anonymous experience stays anonymous.

7. Security

We implement security measures including HTTPS encryption, WebSocket authentication, and rate limiting to protect your chat sessions. While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable precautions to protect your anonymity.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us through the chat platform itself. We're committed to maintaining your trust and protecting your privacy.