This page explains how This Chat Service processes personal data when you use the chat room,
create an account, upload media, or interact with other users.
Data controller and contact
The data controller for this chat service is the operator of the website or platform that hosts it.
For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, contact: djhubmail@gmail.com.
What we collect
- Account details (registered users): username, email address, password (stored securely), display name, and optional profile settings.
- Guest usage: a temporary guest username and optional display name.
- Chat content: messages you post and any media you upload (e.g. images/GIFs).
- Technical data: IP address, device/browser information (limited), timestamps, and security/anti-abuse logs.
- Consent record: if you register, we record that you accepted this notice (time, IP, and version).
Why we collect it (purpose)
- To provide access to the chat service, display users and messages, and maintain your session.
- To protect the service from abuse, spam, fraud, or security incidents.
- To enable moderation tools (e.g. bans/kicks) and enforce community rules.
- To support user features such as avatars, uploads, and account preferences.
Lawful basis (UK GDPR / GDPR)
- Contract / steps to enter a contract: to provide the chat service to registered users.
- Legitimate interests: service security, moderation, preventing misuse, and improving reliability.
- Consent: where we ask you to agree to this notice during registration.
Cookies and local storage
The chat may set essential cookies (or similar storage) to keep you signed in and to protect against misuse
(for example, security tokens). These are necessary for the service to function.
Sharing your data
We do not sell your personal data. Data may be accessible to the service operator and authorised moderators/admins.
Some content (like your chat messages) is visible to other chat participants.
Retention
- Messages: stored for a limited history window based on chat configuration.
- Uploads: stored for a limited time based on chat configuration.
- Security logs: kept for a reasonable period for auditing and incident response.
- Account data: retained while your account remains active, unless the operator removes it.
Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal data held about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of data (where applicable).
- Object to processing, or request restriction of processing (where applicable).
- Request data portability (where applicable).
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g. the ICO in the UK).
Community content warning
Messages and uploads are generated by users. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information in the chat.
The operator may remove content and restrict accounts to protect the community.