Privacy Policy

MergeChat is built to be used without creating an account. This page explains what information the app handles, why, and how long it sticks around.

No sign-up, no personal account

MergeChat does not ask for your name, email, or phone number to use the app. On your first visit, your browser is assigned an anonymous device identifier automatically. This identifier is not tied to your real identity and is used only to keep your car marker, profile, and reports consistent across sessions on that device.

What we collect while you use the app

• Live location. Used to place your car marker on the map, group you into a voice channel with nearby drivers, and show hazards near you. Your location is only shared with the app while the tab is open and stops immediately when you close it.
• Voice audio. Transmitted live to other drivers in your immediate area when your voice channel is active (below 10 mph). Calls are not recorded or stored by MergeChat.
• Optional profile info. A display name, short bio, car color/type, and profile photo, if you choose to add them. All optional.
• Hazard reports. Accident, speed trap, or "need help" pins you drop, including their location and timestamp. Reports automatically expire and are deleted after 30 minutes.

What we don't do

• We don't sell your data.
• We don't show ads or share your information with advertisers.
• We don't require an account, email, or password.

Third-party services we rely on

MergeChat is built on a small set of infrastructure providers to function:

• Firebase (Google) — stores profile info, hazard reports, and live location data while the app is in use.
• Agora — powers the live voice channels between nearby drivers.
• Mapbox — provides the map, search, and routing.

Each of these providers processes data only as needed to deliver their part of the app, under their own respective privacy policies.

Your choices

• Location, microphone, and photo access are all requested through your browser's normal permission prompts — you can deny or revoke any of them at any time in your browser settings.
• You can reset your profile at any time from the account menu, which clears your name, photo, and car info and starts fresh with a new anonymous identity.
• To request deletion of any data tied to your device, reach out using the contact info below.

Children's privacy

MergeChat is not directed at children under 13 and is not intended to be used by anyone who is not old enough to legally drive in their jurisdiction.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised.

Contact

Questions or data removal requests: privacy@mergechat.fun

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