Privacy Policy

Orvia is a real-time chat and collaboration application. We take privacy seriously and aim to be clear about what we collect, how it is used, and what control you have.

What we collect (and don't collect)

We do NOT store any of your data permanently. The app has no database — everything happens in real-time through your browser and server memory.

• No permanent storage: Messages, files, usernames, and room data exist only in active sessions and are never saved to a database.
• Real-time only: When you send a message or file, it's transmitted in real-time to other users in the room and then discarded.
• Analytics: We might use Google Analytics to see how the app is doing (page views, clicks, that sort of thing). It's all anonymous — nothing personal.
• Optional features: If you use translation or GIF search, your content goes through those services to work. They handle it on their end, so just keep that in mind when using those features.

New features & privacy

• Speech-to-text: The mic button uses your browser's speech API. Some browsers may use third-party services for transcription — that behavior is controlled by your browser/provider. We do not record or store audio.
• Folder uploads: You can drop entire folders. Files are transmitted in real-time to other participants but are NOT stored permanently — they exist only in active memory during the session.

How we use information

• Deliver messages, media, and collaboration features in real-time to room participants.
• Route optional features (translation, GIF search, speech-to-text) to third-party APIs when you choose to use them.
• Collect anonymous analytics to improve app performance and reliability.

Important: Since we have no database, there is no persistent data to moderate, delete, or backup. Everything is ephemeral.

Third-party services

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics (page views, clicks, and session activity) to help improve the app. It does not collect personally identifiable information.
• Translation: When you translate a message, it goes to a translation service to do its magic. They might see that content, so keep that in mind.
• GIF Search: Your GIF searches go to a GIF provider to find you the perfect reaction GIF. Pretty standard stuff.
• Browser APIs: Features like speech-to-text and folder uploads use your browser's built-in tools, which might connect to other services depending on your browser.

We're just passing things along — we don't store or keep track of what gets sent to these services.

Data retention (spoiler: none)

Zero permanent storage. We do not retain messages, files, usernames, or any user data after your session ends. Once you close the room or disconnect, your data is gone. There is no database, no backups, and no data to delete.

This means you cannot recover old messages or files — everything is truly ephemeral and private by design.

Security

• All traffic is encrypted in transit using HTTPS and secure WebSocket (WSS) protocols.
• Messages pass through the server but are never written to disk or a database.
• End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is planned for future releases.

Your choices

• Microphone: Control mic permission via your browser settings to enable/disable speech-to-text.
• Optional features: Don't use translation or GIF search if you don't want your data sent to third parties.
• Analytics opt-out: Use browser ad blockers or tracking protection to block Google Analytics.
• Data deletion: Not needed! We don't store anything. Just close the room and your data is gone.

Children & sensitive info

The app is not intended for children under 13. Do not share sensitive personal data (SSNs, payment info, medical records) in chat messages or uploads.

Contact

For questions, data removal requests, or privacy concerns: kumarsuraj.islampur@gmail.com

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the app evolves. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects changes. Significant changes will be posted to the Features page.