Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 12/17/2025
Note: This is a fun project created for educational and entertainment purposes. While we take privacy and security seriously, please use this service responsibly and in accordance with all applicable laws and our privacy policy.
1. Introduction
Hideanytext.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our encrypted communication service.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service:
• Device information and identifiers (device type, operating system, browser type) for abuse prevention and rate limiting
• Room codes and session metadata (temporary, deleted when sessions end)
• Usage patterns and interaction data for security and abuse prevention purposes
• Technical information such as IP addresses, timestamps, and request headers (for security purposes only)
• Error logs and crash reports (anonymized, for service improvement)
• Network information and connection quality metrics (for performance optimization)
• Feature usage statistics (which encryption methods are used, frequency of use)
3. Message Content
We do not store the contents of your messages. All messages are end-to-end encrypted and are automatically deleted when a session ends. We cannot read, access, or recover your message content after a session expires.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Provide, maintain, and improve our service functionality and user experience
• Prevent abuse, fraud, spam, and security threats through automated detection systems
• Enforce rate limiting and prevent service abuse or denial-of-service attacks
• Monitor service performance, diagnose technical issues, and optimize system reliability
• Analyze usage patterns to understand how features are used and improve service design
• Comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, and protect our legal rights
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, violations of terms, or suspicious activities
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
• When required by law, court order, subpoena, or government regulation
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with advance notice to users)
• With service providers and vendors who assist in operating our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• With law enforcement agencies when we believe disclosure is necessary to prevent harm or investigate illegal activity
• With your explicit consent or at your direction
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:
• End-to-end encryption for all message content using industry-standard cryptographic protocols
• Secure transmission protocols (HTTPS/TLS) for all data in transit
• Regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access
• Automated monitoring and intrusion detection systems
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our service at your own risk.
7. Data Retention
Message content is automatically deleted when a session ends. We retain minimal metadata (such as device identifiers for abuse prevention) only as long as necessary for security and abuse prevention purposes, or as required by law.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
• Right to access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of how we process your information
• Right to object: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days, or as required by applicable law.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use minimal tracking technologies only for essential security and abuse prevention purposes:
• Session cookies for maintaining secure connections and preventing CSRF attacks
• Device fingerprinting for abuse prevention and rate limiting
• Local storage for temporary session data (automatically cleared)
• Analytics cookies (anonymized, aggregated data only) for service improvement
We do not use cookies or tracking technologies for advertising, marketing, or third-party tracking purposes. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect service functionality.
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
11. Third-Party Services
Our service may integrate with or link to third-party services, including:
• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers (for service delivery)
• Database and storage services (for metadata storage only, not message content)
• Security and monitoring tools (for threat detection and prevention)
• Analytics services (anonymized data only, no personal information shared)
These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before using their services.
12. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection, including using standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities and ensuring our service providers maintain appropriate security measures.
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by us and our service providers
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section. We will verify your identity before processing your request.
14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
• Legal basis for processing: We process your data based on legitimate interests (security, abuse prevention) and legal obligations
• Data Protection Officer: For GDPR-related inquiries, contact us at the address below
• Supervisory authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
We are committed to complying with GDPR requirements and protecting the privacy rights of EEA residents.
15. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law. We will provide information about the nature of the breach, the types of information affected, and steps we are taking to address the breach. Notifications will be sent via email or through a prominent notice on our service within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, where feasible.
16. User Controls and Preferences
You have control over your information and can:
• Choose not to use features that require additional information
• Use browser settings to control cookies and tracking technologies
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and security requirements)
• Contact us to exercise your privacy rights or ask questions about our practices
Note that some information may be retained for security, legal, or abuse prevention purposes even after you request deletion, as permitted by law.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:
• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
• Providing prominent notice on our service for significant changes
• Sending email notifications for material changes (where we have your contact information)
Your continued use of our service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
contact@Hideanytext.com