- Who we are. Character Chat operates characterchat.org. In this policy "we" and "us" mean Character Chat.
- Scope. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect information when you visit or use Character Chat.
- Information you give us. We collect the email address, username and age confirmation you provide when you register.
- Conversation content. Messages you exchange with characters are stored so your companion can remember context.
- Usage information. We record pages visited, features used, session length and general interaction patterns.
- Device information. We may collect browser type, operating system, screen size and language settings.
- Approximate location. We infer a rough country or region from your IP address to comply with local laws.
- Cookies. We use cookies to keep you signed in, remember preferences and understand traffic.
- Analytics. We use privacy-friendly analytics to see which parts of Character Chat people enjoy.
- Advertising partners. Some pages may show ads from partners who use their own cookies under their own policies.
- How we use information. We use data to run the service, personalise characters, improve features and keep users safe.
- Legal basis. We process data on the basis of contract, legitimate interest, consent or legal obligation.
- No sale of data. We do not sell your personal information or your conversation history to anyone.
- Service providers. We share data with hosting, payment and support vendors who are bound by confidentiality.
- Legal requests. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights and safety.
- Business transfers. If Character Chat is merged or sold, your data may transfer to the new owner under this policy.
- Data retention. We keep account data while your account is active and delete it within 30 days after closure.
- Deleting chats. You can erase individual conversations or your entire history from your settings.
- Security. We use encryption in transit, access controls and regular reviews to protect information.
- International transfers. Data may be processed outside your country with appropriate safeguards in place.
- Your rights. You may access, correct, export or delete your personal data and object to certain processing.
- California residents. California users have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know and to delete.
- EU and UK residents. Users in the EU and UK have rights under the GDPR, including the right to complain to a regulator.
- Age restriction. Character Chat is for adults 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
- Third-party links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of sites we link to.
- Marketing emails. You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the link in each message.
- Changes to this policy. We may update this policy and will change the date below when we do.
- Contact. Questions about privacy can be sent through the contact options on characterchat.org.
Character Chat Privacy Policy
How Character Chat collects, uses and protects your information.
Last updated: October 19, 2026