Privacy Policy

// Last updated: March 6, 2026

stdout.chat is an anonymous chat application. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what we don't do with it.

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// What we collect

We collect as little as possible:

• IP address — logged temporarily for security purposes (rate limiting, abuse prevention). Not stored permanently.
• Connection metadata — timestamps of connections and disconnections. No message content is stored.
• Reports — if you use the /report command, we log the IP address of the reported user.

// What we do NOT collect

• We do not store message content. Conversations are ephemeral — they exist only during the session.
• We do not require registration, name, email, or phone number.
• We do not sell or share your data with third parties.
• We do not use tracking pixels, advertising networks, or analytics SDKs.

// Cookies

The app does not use cookies. The website uses no tracking cookies.

// Data retention

Connection logs are retained for up to 7 days for security monitoring, then automatically deleted. No conversation data is ever stored.

// Third-party services

• Vercel — hosts this website. May log standard web access logs.
• Hetzner — hosts the chat server infrastructure.

// Children

stdout.chat is not intended for users under 17 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

// Changes

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

// Contact

Questions? [email protected]