Privacy Policy

Your data, your control. Learn how we protect your privacy.

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Digital Campus Psychology, we understand that your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information. We are committed to transparency and protecting your data.

Important: We are a student-built platform for college students. We do not sell your data to third parties and only use your information to provide and improve our services.

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Data Sold

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1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • 1Account Information: Roll number, name, email, gender, branch, date of birth
  • 2Profile Information: Bio, profile picture, preferences
  • 3Messages & Content: Text messages, group chats, anonymous conversations
  • 4Settings: Privacy preferences, notification settings, theme preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Login times, features used, pages visited
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Activity Data: Online status, last seen (if enabled)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain the platform
Enable communication between students
Verify your identity and college affiliation
Personalize your experience
Improve platform features and functionality
Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

✅ We DO NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

3.1 Public Information (visible to other users)

Your name, roll number, branchProfile picture and bioPublic group membershipsOnline status (if enabled in settings)

3.2 We May Share Information:

With Your Consent

When you explicitly agree to share information

For Legal Reasons

To comply with laws, court orders, or legal processes

Safety & Security

To protect users from harm, fraud, or illegal activities

Service Providers

Third-party services that help us operate

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4. Your Responsibility for Conversations

Important Disclaimer: You are solely responsible for all conversations, messages, and content you create or share on this platform.

We are NOT responsible for:

The content of your messages and conversations
How other users interpret or respond to your messages
Agreements, relationships, or conflicts arising from your interactions
Any emotional, psychological, or personal consequences of your conversations
Information you choose to share with other users

Remember: All users are college students and should be mature enough to handle their own communications responsibly. Think before you send, and treat others with respect.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

🔒Encrypted passwords using industry-standard hashing (Argon2)
🔒HTTPS encryption for data transmission
🔒Secure database with access controls
🔒Regular security audits and updates
🔒Two-factor authentication options (where available)

However: No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use the platform at your own risk.

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6. Anonymous Features & Privacy

Our anonymous chat features allow users to interact without revealing their identity. However:

1We still collect minimal data to maintain platform safety
2Anonymous interactions are subject to the same code of conduct
3We may reveal identities in cases of serious violations or legal requirements
4Anonymity does not exempt you from legal responsibility

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account and associated data
Opt out of certain data collection
Request data portability
Withdraw consent for data processing

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. After account deletion:

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30 Days

Personal information is deleted within 30 days

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Anonymized

Messages may be anonymized rather than deleted to maintain conversation context

3

Legal

Legal obligations may require us to retain certain data longer

9. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

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Cloudinary

Image storage and optimization

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Supabase

Database and authentication services

These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

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10. Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect platform functionality.

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11. Age Requirement

This platform is intended for users 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover that a user under 18 has created an account, we will delete their account and associated data.

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12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notifications. Your continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at our contact page or email contact@bytechat.in.

In Summary

We collect only what we need to run the platform
We never sell your personal data
You can delete your account and data anytime
Passwords are securely hashed with Argon2
You are responsible for your own conversations
We may update this policy — check back periodically