Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 9, 2026

At ChatMeOut, we believe your browser is your domain. This Cookie Policy explains how we use—or specifically, how we don't use—cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our platform.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to remember you and your preferences, either for a single visit (a "session cookie") or for multiple repeat visits (a "persistent cookie").

2. Our Minimalist Approach

Because ChatMeOut is built with absolute privacy in mind, we employ a strict zero tracking cookie policy. We do not use any first-party or third-party cookies to track your behavior across the web or to build a profile about you. The only first-party cookie we use is a strictly necessary functional session cookie (chatmeout_guest_token) required to maintain your connection as a Guest User.

3. How We Use Local Storage

Alongside our functional guest cookie, ChatMeOut relies heavily on your browser's localStorage API to provide core functionality. This data never leaves your device unless necessary for authentication:

  • Authentication Tokens: If you register or log in, we store a secure JSON Web Token (JWT) in local storage to keep you logged in across sessions.
  • Guest Identifiers: Your guest session is maintained via an HTTP-only functional cookie, but we also use local storage to manage active chat rooms.
  • Offline Chat Buffers: Your chat history is cached locally so you can read it seamlessly. For guests, this is permanently wiped after 12 hours.
  • User Preferences: Display preferences (like dark mode or specific chat filters) are kept strictly on your local machine.
  • Match Pass Tokens: We store cryptographic tokens locally to verify that you have watched a required advertisement, granting you temporary access to our matchmaking network.

4. Third-Party Cookies (Google AdSense)

To support our infrastructure, ChatMeOut uses Google AdSense to serve rewarded video ads (required to gain partner finding tokens). Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet. We do not share any ChatMeOut user data, chat history, or metadata with Google. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

5. Managing Your Local Data

Since ChatMeOut relies on your browser's local storage, you have complete control. You can wipe all data ChatMeOut holds simply by logging out, using your browser's "Clear Site Data" feature, or using a private/incognito window.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy, please contact us at: privacy@chatmeout.com.