Privacy Policy
Overview
RustChat is open-source, self-hosted software. The RustChat project itself does not provide a centralized, managed communication service, nor do we centrally process or collect your communication data.
Self-hosted deployment model
Because RustChat is deployed independently, your data is handled strictly by the organization or individual operating your specific instance (the "Operator"). The RustChat project does not have access to, nor does it monitor or store, the data on any individual deployment.
What data may be processed in a self-hosted instance
Depending on how the Operator configures the server, a RustChat instance generally processes standard communication metadata, such as account identifiers, chat messages, file uploads, and operational server logs. Policies regarding the retention, access, and security of this data are strictly determined by the local Operator.
Cookies and analytics
The baseline RustChat client does not use tracking cookies and does not embed third-party behavioral analytics.
Data export and deletion
Users are technically capable of exporting their own data from the RustChat interface. However, final account deletion and data persistence rules depend entirely on the specific configuration and administrative policies implemented by the Operator governing your instance.
Contact
If you have questions regarding the open-source RustChat project's privacy posture, you may contact us at [email protected]. If you have questions regarding the data hosted on your specific team's chat platform, you must directly contact the independent Operator managing your instance.