Privacy And Policy

Privacy And Policy for ChatSpot.in

At ChatSpot.in, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe and transparent chat experience. As a platform built on Internet Relay Chat (IRC) protocols, we value anonymity, open communication, and responsible use. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and handle your data.

By connecting to or using any part of the ChatSpot.in IRC services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. What We Collect

ChatSpot.in collects minimal user data necessary to operate and maintain our IRC network.

a. Connection Data

  • IP address and hostname (for security, moderation, and network management).
  • Nickname and optional username or real name (only if provided during client setup).
  • Client type and version (for compatibility and abuse prevention).

b. Chat Content

  • Public messages sent in channels may be visible to all participants and may be logged by third parties or bots (not under our control).
  • Private messages (PMs) are generally not stored or logged by ChatSpot.in unless required for abuse investigation or law enforcement compliance.

c. Server Logs

  • We may temporarily log connection data for purposes like:
    • Abuse prevention (e.g., spam, flooding, DoS attacks)
    • System diagnostics and uptime monitoring
    • Enforcement of bans or restrictions

2. How We Use Your Data

We only use the data we collect to:

  • Operate, secure, and maintain the IRC network.
  • Enforce our Acceptable Use Policy and prevent abuse.
  • Comply with legal obligations (if applicable).

We do not use your data for advertising, marketing, or profiling.

3. What We Do Not Do

  • We do not sell your data.
  • We do not monitor private messages, unless there’s a specific abuse report or legal request.
  • We do not require account registration—most services can be used anonymously or with temporary nicknames.

4. Abuse & Legal Compliance

In the case of network abuse (e.g., spam, harassment, botnets), we may temporarily retain connection logs or ban offending IP addresses.

We will only share user data with law enforcement if required by law and with proper legal process (e.g., court order or warrant).

5. Your Rights & Controls

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to any identifiable data we have (usually limited to IP + nickname).
  • Request deletion of your data (where applicable).
  • Use the service anonymously or via a proxy/VPN (as long as you comply with our terms).

6. Data Retention

  • Connection logs are typically stored for a short duration (e.g., 7–30 days), unless flagged for abuse or investigation.
  • Ban records (e.g., K-lines, G-lines) may be retained longer for security purposes.

7. Third-Party Bots & Logging

Please be aware that some channels may use third-party bots (e.g., logging bots, moderation bots). These are not operated by ChatSpot.in, and we are not responsible for their data practices.

Always exercise caution when sharing personal info in public channels.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or network structure. Updated versions will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.”