Cookie Policy

COOKIE POLICY

Last Updated: January 23, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how SideChat ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at sidechat.up.railway.app.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

HOW WE USE COOKIES
SideChat uses cookies for the following purposes:

a) Essential Cookies (Required):

Session Management: Keep you logged into your chat session
Security: Prevent abuse and enforce bans
Functionality: Remember your preferences (age, gender, location filters)
b) Analytics Cookies (Optional):

Usage Statistics: Understand how users interact with SideChat
Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
Traffic Analysis: Measure website traffic and popular features
c) Preference Cookies (Optional):

User Preferences: Remember your age range, gender, and location filters
Language Settings: Remember your preferred language (if applicable)
We do NOT use:

Advertising cookies
Third-party tracking cookies for marketing
Cookies to sell your data
TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
Session Cookies:

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Used to maintain your chat connection and preferences during your visit
Persistent Cookies:

Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
Used to remember your preferences across visits
Typically expire after 30-90 days
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
SideChat may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including:

Hosting providers (Railway, Hostinger, etc.)
Content delivery networks (CDN)
Analytics services (if applicable)
These third parties have their own cookie policies, which we do not control.

MANAGING COOKIES
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings:

Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies
Instructions vary by browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)
Check your browser's "Help" section for specific instructions
Opt-Out:

You can opt out of analytics cookies (if applicable)
Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting functionality
To disable cookies in common browsers:

Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → Block all cookies

Firefox:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Block cookies

Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies

Edge:
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Block all cookies

Note: Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of SideChat.

DO NOT TRACK
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. SideChat does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we minimize tracking and do not use advertising cookies.

COOKIE CONSENT
When you first visit SideChat, you will see a cookie notice. By continuing to use the site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

You can withdraw consent at any time by:

Deleting cookies in your browser
Adjusting your browser settings
Contacting us at support@sidechat.com
CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

CONTACT US
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:

Email: support@sidechat.com
Website: https://sidechat.chat

MORE INFORMATION
For more information about online privacy and cookies, visit:

www.allaboutcookies.org
www.youronlinechoices.eu (EU users)