1. Who we are
CharactersChat ("we", "us") operates the website characterschat.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit or use CharactersChat.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all visitors and users of CharactersChat, regardless of the device used to access it.
3. Age requirement
CharactersChat is intended only for adults aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.
4. Information you give us
We may receive information you choose to provide, such as a nickname, an email address, or messages you send to characters.
5. Information collected automatically
When you visit, we may collect general data such as browser type, device type, approximate region, pages viewed and time spent on the site.
6. Cookies
We use cookies and similar storage to keep you signed in, remember preferences and understand how the site is used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
7. Chat content
Messages you exchange with characters are stored so that characters can remember previous conversations. They are not shown to other users.
8. How we use information
We use information to run CharactersChat, keep conversations consistent, improve characters, prevent abuse and respond to your requests.
9. No sale of personal data
We do not sell your personal information or your chat content to third parties.
10. Service providers
We may share limited data with trusted providers who help us host, secure and analyze the service. They may only use it on our behalf.
11. Analytics
We may use privacy-friendly analytics to see which pages are popular and where the site can be improved. This data is aggregated.
12. Advertising
Some pages may show advertising. Ad partners may use cookies to show relevant ads, subject to their own policies.
13. Legal disclosure
We may disclose information if required by law, court order or to protect the rights, property or safety of CharactersChat, our users or others.
14. Business transfers
If CharactersChat is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
15. Data retention
We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes in this policy, or as required by law. You can ask us to delete your data.
16. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No online service can be 100% secure.
17. International transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than yours. We take steps to ensure appropriate protection.
18. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the use of your personal information.
19. GDPR
If you are in the European Economic Area or the UK, you have rights under the GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
20. California residents
California residents may request information about the categories of personal data we collect and may ask for deletion, as allowed by the CCPA.
21. Do Not Track
Our site does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals, as there is no common standard for them.
22. Third-party links
CharactersChat may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
23. Fictional characters
All characters on CharactersChat are fictional. Any resemblance to real persons is coincidental.
24. Withdrawing consent
Where we rely on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time. This does not affect processing done before withdrawal.
25. Children
If we learn we have collected information from a person under 18, we will delete it promptly.
26. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.
27. Contact
Questions about privacy? Reach us at privacy@characterschat.com.