Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 18, 2025
AGE RESTRICTION: 18+ ONLY
Bubbles is intended solely for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 18.
Important Notice About Anonymous Chat
While Bubbles allows anonymous conversations, "anonymous" does not mean "private" or "unmonitored." All messages and images are automatically scanned by AI systems to detect inappropriate content. Your chats are temporary but may be reviewed for safety purposes.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Bubbles, an anonymous chat application that connects you with strangers for text and image conversations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our application.
By using Bubbles, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the App.
2. Information We Collect
Bubbles is designed to be anonymous, but we do collect certain information to provide and improve our services.
2.1 Information Collected Automatically
- Session Tokens: Temporary anonymous identifiers (not linked to your real identity)
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifier
- IP Address: Used for rate limiting, bot detection, and approximate geographic location
- Connection Data: Timestamps, chat session duration, disconnection events
- Usage Data: Number of chat sessions, messages sent/received (aggregate statistics only)
2.2 Content You Provide
- Text Messages: Messages sent in chat conversations (temporarily stored and scanned for content moderation)
- Images: Photos you choose to share
- User Reports: Information you provide when reporting inappropriate behavior
- User Preferences: Settings like interests and language preferences (stored locally on your device)
2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- Real names, email addresses, or phone numbers
- Precise location data (GPS coordinates)
- Contacts or address book information
- Persistent user accounts or login credentials
- Advertising identifiers or third-party tracking cookies
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide the Service: Connect you with chat partners and deliver messages
- Safety & Moderation: Scan content for prohibited material using AI, detect spam and bots
- Security: Prevent abuse, rate limiting, monitor for suspicious behavior
- Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve matching algorithms
- Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
4. Data Retention
| Data Type |
Retention Period |
Reason |
| Chat Messages (Text) |
Deleted immediately after moderation check |
Temporary storage for AI moderation only |
| Images |
Deleted immediately after moderation check |
Temporary storage for AI moderation only |
| Session Tokens |
Deleted after 24 hours of inactivity |
Session management |
| IP Addresses |
7 days |
Rate limiting and bot detection |
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific privacy rights under laws like GDPR (Europe) and CCPA (California):
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Opt-Out: We do NOT sell your data
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We won't discriminate for exercising your rights
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- Encryption in Transit: All data uses HTTPS/WSS (TLS 1.2+)
- Encryption at Rest: Sensitive data encrypted using AES-256
- Rate Limiting: API endpoints protected against abuse
- Bot Detection: Automated systems to detect malicious activity
7. Children's Privacy
Bubbles is NOT intended for users under 18 years of age.
- We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18
- We do NOT allow users under 18 to use the app
- We do NOT market or advertise to children
8. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@bubbles.chat
- Support: support@bubbles.chat
- Safety Concerns: safety@bubbles.chat
- Response Time: We aim to respond within 5 business days
This Privacy Policy was last updated on November 18, 2025.
For the most current version, visit bubbles-chat.com/privacy
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