Privacy Policy

At GetBitchat.com, your privacy is our priority. This policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your information when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://getbitchat.com. We provide information, guides, and updates related to the BitChat offline messaging app, which allows users to chat without internet using Bluetooth mesh technology.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
Media: If you upload images, avoid uploading with embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Contact Forms: Any information you submit voluntarily via email or forms is stored for customer service purposes only.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance user experience, such as remembering your name and email in comments. These cookies are stored for your convenience and may last up to one year.

4. Embedded Content from Other Sites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, tweets, maps). These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction — as if you visited their site directly.

5. Analytics

We may use third-party analytics (like Google Analytics or Fathom) to track site usage trends anonymously. We do not use invasive tracking, fingerprinting, or targeted advertising.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or trade your personal information. If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

7. How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and metadata are retained indefinitely. For registered users (if any), we store the information provided in their profile.

8. What Rights You Have

You can request an export of the personal data we hold or request deletion of your data (excluding information we must retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons).

9. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service such as Akismet.

10. Children’s Privacy

GetBitchat.com is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites such as app stores or official Bitchat repositories. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revision date.

Last updated: July 2025

13. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, email us at: privacy@getbitchat.com