Privacy and Data Transparency Policy

At **CHATAN GROUP INDIA**, your privacy is our highest priority. We understand that anonymity is essential in online communication. Therefore, our platform is designed under the fundamental principle of **minimum data collection**.

This policy clearly explains what information we DO NOT collect and how we handle the few temporary data points generated during your session.

1. Unsolicited Personal Information

CHATAN GROUP INDIA DOES NOT request, DOES NOT require, and DOES NOT store ANY of the following personal information:

• Real first and last names.
• Email addresses.
• Phone or WhatsApp numbers.
• Address or residence information.
• Personal Identification Information (ID card, Passport, etc.).
• Passwords.

You interact with the platform using a **pseudonym or username** of your choice, and your use of the service does not require any form of formal registration.

2. Minimum Data Storage and Retention

Although we do not request personal information, the platform generates and uses data necessary for its immediate operation:

• Chat Messages: The messages you send are stored temporarily on our servers while the chat room is active.
• Session Identifiers (IDs): An anonymous unique identifier (User ID) is created to distinguish users and maintain conversations.
• Location Data (IP): Your IP address is briefly used to determine the country or region (necessary for the geographical groups function), but this information is not linked to your identity or stored long-term.

3. Data Retention Policy: The 30-Day Cycle

At **CHATAN GROUP INDIA**, we apply a strict temporary retention policy:

• Data Expiry: All chat messages, anonymous session identifiers, and any temporary user-generated data are **automatically deleted** from our systems after a maximum period of **30 calendar days**.
• Purpose: This short retention period allows for basic moderation (in case of reports of illegal activity or *spam*) and maintaining service quality, but ensures that information is not accumulated.

After 30 days, it is impossible to recover any conversation or session data, reinforcing our commitment to anonymity.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use **essential cookies** necessary for the platform's operation (e.g., to keep your +18 Adult mode active or your language preference). We do not use persistent third-party cookies for advertising tracking or off-site behavioral analysis.

5. Consent

By accessing and using any **CHATAN GROUP INDIA** group, you implicitly agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, recognizing and accepting the anonymous and non-long-term storage nature of our platform.