Welcome to AllIndiaChat.in, your trusted platform for IRC-based chat services connecting people across India and beyond. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or use our IRC services. By accessing AllIndiaChat.in, you agree to the practices described in this document. We aim to keep this policy transparent, simple, and comprehensive for users of all experience levels.
We understand that the nature of Internet Relay Chat involves real-time interactions, often without formal user accounts. However, privacy and responsible data handling remain central to our operation. This document outlines how your data is handled, whether you’re a casual visitor or an active IRC participant.
1. Introduction to Data Responsibility
At AllIndiaChat.in, we are deeply committed to respecting your digital footprint. As a chat-based community powered by IRC technology, we strive to keep the experience safe, smooth, and user-focused. Our team works continuously to minimize data collection and avoid unnecessary personal tracking. We do not monetize user data. Instead, we focus on offering a clean, community-driven platform where chat takes center stage.
2. What Information We Collect
We strive to collect as little personal information as possible. However, for functional, analytical, and safety reasons, the following data might be collected:
- IP Address: To help us monitor traffic patterns, prevent spam, and ensure server integrity.
- Browser and Device Info: To optimize user experience across different platforms.
- IRC Nicknames and Messages: Temporary logs may be maintained for moderation or anti-abuse purposes.
- Cookies: Small data files that help maintain your session status, language preferences, and other UI-related details.
- Voluntarily Shared Info: Any information you post in public channels or private messages is at your own discretion.
We do not collect your name, email, phone number, or address unless you voluntarily provide them.
3. Use of Collected Information
Your information is only used for specific operational or security-related tasks. We do not sell or trade your data. Here’s how your information might be used:
- To Improve Website Functionality: Device and browser data help us offer a seamless user experience.
- To Enforce Chatroom Rules: IPs or nicknames may be reviewed in cases of abuse, spam, or inappropriate content.
- To Monitor Chat Trends: Aggregated chat usage helps us understand platform engagement, not personal behavior.
- To Display Relevant Ads: For users accessing ad-supported areas, we allow Google AdSense to show contextual ads based on cookies (with user consent, where applicable).
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies play an essential role in web-based interactions. AllIndiaChat.in uses cookies only for:
- Remembering user settings like theme or language
- Keeping sessions live for smoother IRC connectivity
- Measuring usage analytics through tools like Google Analytics
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that this may affect chat functionality and session stability.
We do not use invasive tracking technologies such as fingerprinting or behavioral profiling. We respect your digital privacy and focus on functionality rather than surveillance.
5. Third-Party Services and Integrations
AllIndiaChat.in may integrate or link to third-party platforms for functionality, analytics, or monetization. This includes but is not limited to:
- Google AdSense (for advertising)
- Cloudflare (for site performance and DDoS protection)
- Google Analytics (for anonymous traffic analysis)
- IRC servers and relay networks (for real-time chat functionality)
Each third-party provider has its own privacy practices, and we recommend users review their respective policies. We do not share personal data with these parties unless required for technical operations or legal compliance.
6. Public Chat Content
IRC is a public communication protocol by nature. Any messages sent in public channels are visible to all participants and may be temporarily cached for moderation. Avoid sharing any personally identifiable information in public chatrooms.
We are not responsible for how other users may collect or reuse content you share publicly. Always exercise caution when revealing sensitive details.
7. User Rights and Your Control Over Data
You have several rights under data protection frameworks (such as GDPR, CCPA, etc.) — even if you’re using a pseudonym or anonymous IRC identity:
- Right to Access: You can request details on what data we hold about you (if any).
- Right to Rectify: If any identifiable data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections.
- Right to Erase: You can request that we delete your IP or session logs from our records.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can object to certain forms of data usage, especially related to cookies.
- Right to File a Complaint: If you feel your privacy is violated, you may contact your regional data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, email us at: privacy@allindiachat.in
8. Data Security Practices
Security is fundamental in our IRC platform. We implement multiple layers of digital protection including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Rate-limiting to prevent abuse
- Server-side firewall protections
- IP bans against violators or spammers
- Periodic log rotation and minimization
Despite these efforts, no internet-based service can be 100% secure. We encourage users to avoid sharing passwords, bank information, or other sensitive credentials in chat.
9. Data Retention Policy
We retain only what is necessary:
- Session/IP data is usually stored for up to 30 days for security and moderation.
- Chatroom logs (if maintained) are either ephemeral or anonymized.
- Analytics data may be stored longer but remains non-personally identifiable.
If you would like your identifiable logs purged earlier, contact our admin team with the appropriate session or IP information.
10. Children’s Privacy
AllIndiaChat.in is not intended for children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not use this service. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a minor is using our service without parental consent, notify us immediately.