Privacy Policy
We built CodeTalky on a foundation of privacy. Here's exactly what we collect — and don't collect — and why.
tl;dr
We collect no emails, no passwords, no tracking cookies. Your data stays in your browser. We don't sell anything. No logins required.
- When you use CodeTalky, we collect the minimum possible data needed to run the service.
- Username and User ID (generated locally and stored in your browser's localStorage).
- Chat messages you send in public rooms — these are stored temporarily in memory and are not persisted to a database.
- We do NOT collect: email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, or any personally identifiable information.
- Your username is used solely to identify you to other users in a chat room during your active session.
- Chat messages are broadcast in real-time and stored only for the duration of the server process.
- We do not analyse, sell, or share any data with third parties. We are not liable for how users choose to share their own metadata or identity in chat.
- All data is stored in-memory on the server. There is no persistent database.
- Session data (userId, username) is stored in your browser's localStorage and can be cleared by you at any time.
- Private rooms require a password known only to members — we do not store room passwords in plaintext.
- CodeTalky is deployed on Vercel for hosting. Vercel may collect standard server logs as part of their infrastructure.
- We do not use analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics), advertising networks, or tracking pixels.
- We do not use cookies for tracking. The only storage we use is the browser's built-in localStorage.
- You may clear your session at any time by clicking 'Leave Chat' — this removes all locally stored data.
- Because we don't link data to an email or identity, there is no account to delete.
- If you have concerns, you can contact us via GitHub Issues.
- CodeTalky is a community project and operates with a 'fair use' policy.
- We comply with standard data protection principles (GDPR/IT Act) by not collecting personal data to begin with.
- Last updated: February 2026.
Questions? Open an issue on GitHub or reach us via the Contact page.