1. Our Privacy Commitment
Uhmegle is built on the principle of anonymity. We designed our platform to minimize the collection of personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
By using Uhmegle, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We do not require you to register or provide personal information to use Uhmegle.
However, we may automatically collect the following technical data:
- IP Address: Used for spam prevention, abuse detection, and geographic routing. We do not store IP addresses beyond your session.
- Browser type and version: Used to optimize video quality and compatibility.
- Device type: Mobile or desktop, to optimize the interface layout.
- Session duration: Used anonymously for service improvement analytics.
- Country/region: Derived from your IP address to facilitate global matching. Not stored permanently.
We do NOT collect: your name, email address, phone number, payment information, chat logs, or video recordings.
3. How We Use Your Information
The limited technical data we collect is used to:
- Connect you with a random stranger using WebRTC peer-to-peer technology
- Detect and prevent spam, abuse, and malicious activity
- Ensure the stability and performance of the Service
- Generate aggregate, anonymized analytics to understand usage trends
- Comply with legal obligations, including cooperation with law enforcement when legally required
4. WebRTC and Peer-to-Peer Video
Uhmegle uses WebRTC technology for video chat. Video and audio streams are transmitted directly between users' browsers (peer-to-peer) where technically possible. Our servers facilitate the initial connection but do not relay, record, or store your video or audio streams.
Note: Your IP address may be visible to the person you're chatting with due to the peer-to-peer nature of WebRTC. If you are concerned about this, consider using a VPN.
5. Cookies and Local Storage
Uhmegle uses minimal cookies and local storage for technical purposes only:
- Session cookies: To maintain your connection during an active chat session. Deleted when you close your browser.
- Preference data: If you set preferences (e.g., language), these may be stored in your browser's local storage.
We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services in the operation of Uhmegle:
- CDN providers: To deliver static content quickly worldwide.
- Analytics: We may use aggregated, anonymized analytics tools. No personally identifiable information is shared with analytics providers.
These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect our systems. Because we collect minimal data and do not store chat content, the risk to your personal information is inherently low.
8. Children's Privacy
Uhmegle is strictly intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.
If you believe a minor is using Uhmegle, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request information about what data we hold, request deletion of any data we hold, or opt out of analytics data collection.
Contact us at [email protected] for any privacy requests.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: [email protected]