Legal & Safety

1 Information We Collect

When you use Talkrio, we may collect the following information:

• •Google Account Information: When you sign in using Google OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account.
• •Email & Password: If you register with an email and password, we store your email, display name, and a securely hashed version of your password. We never store plain-text passwords.
• •Profile Information: Your display name and profile picture as provided during registration or via Google login.
• •IP Address: We may collect your IP address for security purposes, abuse prevention, and to enforce our Terms of Service.
• •Usage Data: General usage statistics such as connection timestamps and session duration to improve our service.

2 Cookies & Session Usage

Talkrio uses session cookies to keep you logged in and to maintain your session while using the platform. These cookies are:

• •Essential cookies — required for authentication and core functionality.
• •HTTP-only — not accessible via JavaScript for added security.
• •Session cookies expire after 7 days of inactivity.

We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or any third-party analytics cookies.

3 How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information to:

• •Authenticate your identity and manage your account.
• •Provide and maintain the random video chat service.
• •Prevent abuse, fraud, and enforce our community guidelines.
• •Improve the platform's performance and user experience.
• •Communicate important updates about the service.

4 Video Chat Privacy

5 Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data:

• •Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with a cost factor of 12.
• •Sessions are secured with HTTP-only, SameSite cookies.
• •Video streams use encrypted WebRTC (DTLS-SRTP) peer-to-peer connections.
• •We regularly review and update our security practices.

6 Third-Party Services

Talkrio integrates with the following third-party services:

• •Google OAuth 2.0: Used for sign-in authentication. When you log in with Google, their Privacy Policy applies to the data they handle.
• •Google STUN Servers: Used to establish peer-to-peer video connections. No media data passes through these servers.

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with any third party for marketing or advertising purposes.

7 Your Rights

You have the right to:

• •Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• •Correction — Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• •Deletion — Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• •Withdraw Consent — You can log out and stop using the service at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.

8 Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

1 Age Requirement

2 Prohibited Content & Behavior

The following are strictly prohibited on Talkrio:

• ✕Nudity or sexually explicit content — Exposing yourself or engaging in sexual acts on camera is strictly forbidden.
• ✕Harassment or abusive behavior — Bullying, threats, hate speech, discrimination, or any form of verbal or visual abuse.
• ✕Illegal activity — Any activity that violates local, national, or international law, including the sharing of illegal content.
• ✕Recording or redistribution — Recording, screenshotting, or redistributing video chats without the explicit consent of all participants.
• ✕Spam or commercial solicitation — Using the platform to advertise, promote products, or send unsolicited messages.
• ✕Impersonation — Pretending to be someone else or using a fake identity to deceive other users.

3 Account Suspension & Bans

Talkrio reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently ban any user who violates these Terms and Conditions, without prior notice. This includes but is not limited to:

• •Temporary suspension for minor or first-time violations.
• •Permanent ban for severe or repeated violations.
• •IP-based restrictions to prevent ban evasion.

4 User Responsibilities

• •You are solely responsible for your conduct on the platform.
• •You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• •You agree not to use automated tools, bots, or scripts to interact with the platform.
• •You understand that interactions with strangers carry inherent risks and you use the platform at your own discretion.

5 Video Chat Disclaimer

6 Limitation of Liability

Talkrio is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• •Talkrio shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.
• •We are not responsible for the behavior, actions, or content shared by other users.
• •We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the service.
• •We are not liable for any loss of data, privacy breaches caused by third parties, or unauthorized access resulting from your own negligence.

7 Changes to Terms

Talkrio reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

🤝 Respect Other Users

• ✓Treat everyone with kindness and respect, regardless of their background, race, gender, or beliefs.
• ✓Remember that there is a real person on the other side of the screen.
• ✓If a conversation makes you uncomfortable, simply click "Next" to move on.
• ✓Do not pressure anyone into doing anything they are not comfortable with.

🛡 Report Abusive Behavior

• ✓If someone is behaving inappropriately, harassing you, or showing explicit content, report them immediately.
• ✓Use the report feature or contact us at support@talkrio.com.
• ✓Your reports help us keep the community safe. All reports are taken seriously.

✅ Use the Platform Responsibly

• ✓Do not share personal information (address, phone number, financial details) with strangers.
• ✓Be aware that you are talking to strangers — exercise caution and common sense.
• ✓Do not record, screenshot, or redistribute any video conversations without consent.
• ✓Keep your device and accounts secure. Do not share your login credentials.
• ✓If you encounter any technical issues, contact our support team.