Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you register on Lanka.chat, we collect:

• Username, email address, and password (stored as a bcrypt hash)
• Age, gender, orientation, and seeking preferences
• Profile photo and bio (optional)
• Messages sent to other users and chat rooms

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and operate the Lanka.chat service
• To show your profile to other members
• To deliver messages and notifications
• To enforce our Terms of Service and keep the platform safe

3. Data Storage

Your data is stored on our servers. Profile photos and chat images are stored on disk. Chat images are automatically deleted after 24 hours. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Cookies & Sessions

We use a session cookie to keep you logged in. No third-party tracking cookies are used.

5. Your Rights

You may delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, your profile and messages are removed from the platform. If you have questions about your data, contact us.

6. Children

Lanka.chat is strictly for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.

7. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.