Last Updated: July 29, 2026
Welcome to Chat8, a messaging application developed and operated by Chat8 Technologies. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
By using Chat8, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue using the application.
Chat8 is designed to collect as little information as possible.
We do not collect or store your personal data on our servers.
Your messages, conversations, photos, videos, voice messages, and other shared content are stored locally on your own device.
Chat messages are stored only on the devices participating in the conversation. Chat8 Technologies does not store copies of your conversations on its servers. Because messages are not stored by us, we cannot recover deleted chats or provide copies of your conversations.
To provide messaging functionality, Chat8 may store information locally on your device, including:
This information remains on your device unless you choose to delete it or uninstall the application.
Depending on the features you use, Chat8 may request permission to access:
These permissions are optional and are only used to provide the requested features. You can manage permissions at any time through your device settings.
Chat8 uses Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to deliver message notifications. Notification delivery is handled by Google's Firebase service. Notification data is used solely to deliver messages to your device.
Since Chat8 does not collect personal information on its servers, any locally stored information is used only to:
Chat8 Technologies does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Because your conversations remain on your device, we do not have access to your messages.
We may disclose information only when required by applicable law or legal process.
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect our services. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure. Users are responsible for protecting access to their own devices.
Chat8 is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law in your jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Chat8 may use third-party services including:
These providers have their own privacy policies governing their services.
Because Chat8 stores your conversations locally on your device, you remain in control of your information. You may:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page together with the updated revision date. Continued use of Chat8 after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Chat8 Technologies
Email:
support@chat8.tech