Transparency Report
Our commitment to transparency in data handling, law enforcement cooperation, and user privacy.
Report Period: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Last Updated: October 22, 2024
Our Transparency Commitment
We believe in transparency about how we handle user data, respond to law enforcement requests, and protect user privacy. This report provides detailed information about our practices and the limited data we have available due to our ephemeral design.
Data Collection Summary
✅ What We Collect
❌ What We DON'T Collect
Law Enforcement Requests
Content Moderation
Moderation Statistics
Data Retention Practices
Retention Schedule
Privacy Protection Measures
Technical Safeguards
End-to-End Encryption
Private conversations are encrypted and cannot be read by our servers
Ephemeral Design
Messages and videos are automatically deleted after viewing
Minimal Data Collection
We collect only the absolute minimum data necessary
No Tracking
We do not track user behavior or build profiles
Secure Infrastructure
All data is protected with industry-standard security measures
Regular Audits
We conduct regular security audits and privacy assessments
User Rights and Controls
Privacy Controls Available
Data Access
Users can request access to their personal data
Data Deletion
Users can delete their accounts and associated data
Data Portability
Users can export their account information
Consent Withdrawal
Users can withdraw consent for data processing
Data Correction
Users can correct inaccurate personal data
Processing Objection
Users can object to certain data processing activities
Third-Party Sharing
No Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not share user data with third parties, except in these limited circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: When required by valid legal process
- Safety Emergencies: To prevent imminent harm or illegal activity
- Service Providers: Minimal data to trusted infrastructure providers
- User Consent: When users explicitly authorize sharing
International Compliance
Privacy Law Compliance
GDPR (EU)
Full compliance with European data protection regulations
CCPA (California)
California Consumer Privacy Act compliance
PIPEDA (Canada)
Canadian privacy law compliance
LGPD (Brazil)
Brazilian data protection law compliance
Future Commitments
Our Ongoing Commitments
- Regular Reporting: We will publish transparency reports annually
- Privacy by Design: We will continue to prioritize privacy in all new features
- User Education: We will provide clear information about privacy practices
- Independent Audits: We will undergo regular third-party privacy audits
- Community Input: We will seek feedback from users and privacy experts
- Legal Updates: We will stay current with evolving privacy laws
Contact Information
Privacy Questions
Email: privacy@stash.chat
Response Time: Within 48 hours
For questions about our privacy practices and data handling.
Transparency Inquiries
Email: transparency@stash.chat
Response Time: Within 72 hours
For questions about this transparency report and our practices.