Privacy Policy and Data Processing Consent
Last updated: July 2026
This document defines how our Service processes information when using the video messenger. We are committed to maximum anonymity and privacy for our users.
1. What Information We Process
- Account Data: Your chosen username (nickname) and the encrypted hash of your password. This data does not allow us to identify your real identity.
- Technical Data: IP address, device type, operating system, and technical tokens for sending push notifications.
- Email Address (Optional): Only if you voluntarily provide it in your settings solely for password recovery purposes.
2. Transmission of Media Streams and Messages
- Video and Audio Calls: Are conducted directly between users' devices (Peer-to-Peer) using end-to-end encryption. We do not intercept, view, or store your calls or streams on our servers.
- Text and Audio Messages: Are transmitted in encrypted form. If the recipient is online, the message is delivered instantly. If the recipient is offline, the message is temporarily stored on the server in encrypted form until it is delivered, after which it is deleted from the server buffer.
3. Purposes of Data Processing
We use technical data solely for:
- Ensuring the stable operation of the video messenger and establishing connections between users.
- Preventing spam, hacking attacks, and abuse of the platform.
4. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties
- We do not sell, rent, or transfer your data to third parties or advertising agencies.
- Disclosure of technical information is only possible in cases provided for by international law, based on an official and lawful court order.
5. Consent to the Processing of Personal (Technical) Data
By registering with the Service and clicking the "Sign Up" button (or similar), the User gives consent to the Administration to process their technical data (IP address, device data, nickname) in an automated manner.
This consent is valid until the User deletes their account. The User may withdraw consent at any time by fully deleting their account directly through the application interface, without contacting support.
6. Account and Data Deletion (User-Controlled)
- Delete Directly in the App: You can delete your account and all associated data at any time directly in the application. Go to Settings → Account → Delete Account and confirm the deletion. No email, phone call, or support request is required.
- What Is Deleted: When you delete your account, the following is permanently removed from our system: your username (nickname), password hash, email address (if provided), technical tokens for push notifications, technical logs associated with your account, your messages, audio files, posts, publications, and any games you created or participated in.
- Immediate and Permanent: Deletion is processed immediately after confirmation. Once deleted, your account and all related data cannot be restored.
- No Support Required: Account deletion does not require contacting customer service, sending an email, or making a phone call. The entire process is completed by the user inside the application.
- Confirmation Step: To prevent accidental deletion, the app shows a confirmation dialog before the account is permanently removed.
7. User Control Over Content Deletion
In addition to full account deletion (see Section 6), users have independent control over individual content.
- Independent Management: Users have full control over their own content. You may delete your messages, audio files, posts, publications, and any games you have created or participated in at any time.
- No Confirmation Required: Deletion actions are performed by the user directly, without the need for additional confirmation or approval from the administration. There is no requirement to submit a formal request to delete this type of content.
- Data Removal: Once deleted by the user, this content is permanently removed from the Service and cannot be restored.
8. Hosting and Data Storage
- Our Domain: All data processed by the application (user accounts, created games, messages, friend lists, subscribers, and other content) is hosted and stored on our own domain theuchat.com.
- Data Location: The servers hosting the domain theuchat.com are managed by us. All data is stored in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
- Purpose: The domain theuchat.com is used exclusively for the operation of our application, including user authentication, synchronization of game data, message delivery, and management of social features (friends, subscribers, interactions between users).
- No Third Parties: We do not use third-party hosting providers, analytics services, or advertising networks that would have access to user data. All data processing is performed on our own infrastructure.
9. Data and Attachment Retention Periods
Attachments include audio, video, photos, video messages (round videos), and documents.
- Personal Messages: Messages with attachments in private dialogs are stored for 30 days.
- Group Messages: Messages with attachments in group chats are stored for 60 days.
- Saved Messages: Messages saved by the user are stored indefinitely.
- Page Posts: Publications and their attachments are stored indefinitely.
- Message Text: The text of messages itself is stored for six months.