Your Privacy Matters at AuraSay

Welcome to AuraSay! We understand that privacy is incredibly important, especially online. That's why at AuraSay, we've designed our platform, now including **video chat**, with your privacy as a top priority. This Privacy Policy clearly explains how we handle your information – or, more accurately, how we *don't* handle it, because anonymity is central to what we do in both **text and video chats**.

Consider this document our promise: we're committed to a truly anonymous chat experience in both **text and video**. We want you to feel safe and secure using AuraSay, knowing your conversations are private and your personal information respected. Please read this policy to understand how we protect your privacy as you connect with others on AuraSay, whether through **text or video**.

1. We Don't Collect Your Personal Information - Really!

Crucially, **AuraSay is anonymous, meaning we don't collect your personal data**, in either **text or video chat**. Unlike many platforms, we don't require sign-up, registration, or accounts. You can start chatting instantly, without giving us names, emails, phone numbers, locations, or any personally identifiable information.

Using AuraSay is like being a guest. We don't track who you are, where you're from, or your browsing habits. Our sole focus is connecting you with a random user for chat, designed to be privacy-respecting for both **text and video**.

Think of it as a public park conversation with a stranger – words exchanged, ideas shared, then parting ways. AuraSay mirrors this digitally. We provide the platform, but don't monitor users or their conversations in **text or video**.

Because we don't collect personal data, there's none to store, share, or misuse. This deliberate choice ensures your anonymity and privacy. **Anonymity is fundamental to AuraSay, for both text and video chat users.**

**No Sign-up Required:** Start chatting in text or video without registration.
**No Account Creation:** No accounts needed for AuraSay.
**No Personal Data Asked:** We don't request personal details for text or video.
**Anonymous by Design:** Privacy is core to AuraSay's design for both chat modes.

2. We Don't Store Chat Logs - Conversations Stay Private

Privacy on AuraSay also means **we don't store chat logs for text or video**. Conversations are temporary. Once a chat session ends (text or video), the content isn't saved, recorded, or archived by us.

Chats, whether text or video, remain private between you and your chat partner. We keep no record of topics, partners, or message content. Closing the chat window or skipping ends it permanently – like a fleeting real-life talk.

This policy ensures confidentiality and encourages open, honest communication, as users can trust their words and video feeds aren't permanently recorded or scrutinized.

While we don't store logs, remember **your chat partner might save or record the text or video chat**. Exercise caution, as in any online stranger interaction. Be mindful of shared info. Anonymity on AuraSay means privacy from *us*, not necessarily your chat partner in text or video.

**Ephemeral Chats:** Text & video conversations are temporary, not stored.
**No Recording by Us:** We don't record or archive text or video chat sessions.
**Privacy-Focused Design:** Temporary chats enhance privacy in both modes.
**User Discretion Advised:** Be cautious sharing info, as the other user might save chats, including video.

3. IP Addresses - Limited Use for Service Functionality

To function and maintain safety for both **text and video chat**, we use IP addresses, but minimally and privacy-consciously.

**What's an IP Address?** It's your device's temporary internet address, needed for online communication. Websites use it to send data to your device.

**IP Address Use on AuraSay:**

**Connection Setup:** IP addresses establish initial connections for both text and video chats. It's technically needed for chats to work.
**Service & Security:** We may use IP addresses to monitor and prevent platform abuse like spam or attacks, ensuring better experience for all and maintaining AuraSay's integrity in both **text and video** services.

**Privacy Points - IP Addresses on AuraSay:**

**Anonymized & Short-Term:** We don't permanently store or link IPs to profiles (you have none!). Temporary IP logging is not linked to personal data and applies to both **text and video** connections.
**No Tracking:** We don't use IPs to track browsing on AuraSay or elsewhere, build profiles, or target ads.
**Service Improvement:** Aggregate, non-identifiable IP data might be used for basic analytics (e.g., user counts by region) to improve service performance globally for both **text and video**, never to identify individuals.

We handle IP addresses carefully, using them minimally for AuraSay's function and safety, always prioritizing your privacy for both **text and video chat**.

4. Video Chat Specific Privacy Considerations

AuraSay now includes **video chat**, offering face-to-face anonymous conversations. While our core privacy principles remain, video chat has unique aspects to consider:

**Video is Not Recorded by AuraSay:** Just like text chats, we do not record or store video conversations. Video chats are live and ephemeral.
**Camera and Microphone Access:** To use video chat, you'll need to grant AuraSay access to your device's camera and microphone. This is essential for video and audio transmission during the chat. Your browser will typically ask for these permissions when you first use the video chat feature.
**Visibility of Your Surroundings:** In video chat, your chat partner will be able to see you and your surroundings. Be mindful of your environment and what you are sharing visually. Ensure you are comfortable with what is visible in your camera view.
**User Recording is Possible:** As with text chat, be aware that the person you are video chatting with may be able to use external software or devices to record the video and/or audio of the conversation without your knowledge. Exercise caution and discretion in video chats, just as in any online interaction.
**Our Anonymity Commitment Extends to Video:** Our commitment to your anonymity is the same for video chat as it is for text chat. We don't collect personal information, and we don't link your identity to your video chats.

By using AuraSay's video chat, you acknowledge these unique privacy considerations and agree to use video chat responsibly and at your own discretion.

5. Third-Party Links - Be Aware of External Sites

AuraSay is self-contained, focused on anonymous chat. However, we may link to external sites in footers (legal pages etc.).

**Links on AuraSay - What to Know:**

**Limited External Links:** Footer links to legal pages like this Privacy Policy.
**External Site Policies Differ:** External sites have their own privacy policies and terms. We aren't responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies if you visit.
**Exercise Caution:** Be cautious clicking links, especially user-shared ones in chat (avoid this on AuraSay for safety). We aren't responsible for external linked sites' content or privacy.

Our Privacy Policy applies only to AuraSay. External sites have their own policies. Always check privacy policies of new sites visited online.

6. Children's Privacy - AuraSay is for Adults

AuraSay, including **video chat**, is for adults 18+. We don't knowingly collect data from under 18s. Our platform isn't for children; we use age verification to discourage underage users.

If you're a parent and think your child used AuraSay and provided info (which we don't actively collect), contact us. We'll address concerns and ensure no services to children.

We urge parents to monitor children's online activity and use parental controls. AuraSay isn't for minors, and we rely on truthful age representation and responsible use.

7. Security Measures - Protecting Anonymity and Functionality

While prioritizing anonymity for both **text and video**, AuraSay uses security measures to protect the platform and user experience. These measures maintain service and prevent abuse, not data collection.

**Our Security Measures:**

**Limited Platform Monitoring:** Automated systems monitor usage for abuse (spam, bots, disruption) across both **text and video chat**. Monitoring focuses on traffic, not chat content or user identity.
**Server Security:** Standard practices protect servers from unauthorized access, breaches, and attacks.
**Technical Safeguards:** Technical measures ensure chat service function, prevent abuse, and maintain platform stability for both **text and video**.

**Anonymity vs. Absolute Security Note:** While we secure reasonably, no platform guarantees absolute security or anonymity. We protect privacy and platform integrity but online risks exist. Use online safety practices, be mindful of chat info, and use AuraSay responsibly in both **text and video**.

8. International Data Transfer - Global Service, Global Reach

AuraSay is global, connecting users worldwide for both **text and video**. Usage may involve international data transfer.

With minimal data collection, transfer is minimal and technical (routing chat data), but be aware data protection laws vary internationally. Using AuraSay, you consent to potential transfer of limited, non-personal data across borders to operate the service in both **text and video**.

We aim to host servers and manage data with international data protection standards, where applicable to our minimal data practices. Minimal data collection reduces international transfer risks as we don't transfer personal info across borders for either **text or video chat**.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy - We'll Keep You Updated

Our Privacy Policy may evolve. We may update/modify it anytime. Significant changes will be noticed on the AuraSay website.

**Stay Informed:** Review this Privacy Policy periodically. "Effective Date" below shows last revision. Continued AuraSay use after policy changes means you accept updates, for both **text and video** services.

We're committed to a clear, transparent Privacy Policy reflecting our data practices. We believe in upfront communication about user information handling (which is minimal), for both **text and video chat** users.

10. Contact Us - Questions or Concerns?

Effective Date: February 17, 2025