Who we are
GlobeChat is a push-to-talk voice app. The app connects to a relay server at globechat-server.yuzi.nl, which passes live audio between people in the same channel. If you have a question about this policy, email hello@yuzi.nl.
What we collect
- Your profile. When you open the app you get a random handle, an emoji, and a colour. You can change them. These are stored only on your device and are shown to other people in the same channel while you are connected.
- No account data. We do not ask for or collect your name, email, phone number, or contacts.
- Channel names. The channel name you type is sent to the relay so it can put you in the right room. Channels are not tied to your identity and are not stored after the room is empty.
Your voice
Audio is captured only while you hold the talk button. It is sent in real time to the relay server, which forwards it to the other people in your channel and then discards it. Your voice is never recorded, stored, or written to disk on the server. There is no message history.
The relay server
To route audio, the server briefly sees the network connection details that every internet service sees, such as your IP address. This is used only to deliver packets and to limit abuse (for example, capping connections from a single address). It is held in memory for the life of your connection and is not stored in a database or used to profile you.
What we do not do
- No analytics or tracking SDKs.
- No advertising, and no sharing or selling of data.
- No cross-app or cross-site tracking.
- No cloud accounts or backups of your profile.
Permissions
GlobeChat asks for microphone access for one reason: so you can talk when you hold the button. If you decline, you can still listen but not speak.
On-device data
Your profile, plus anyone you mute or block, is stored locally on your device. Deleting the app removes all of it.
Reports and moderation
If you report someone, we receive the reported user's in-app id, your in-app id, the channel name, and the time, so we can review and act within 24 hours. Reports contain no real-world identity. See our Terms & Community Rules.
Notifications
If you turn on channel notifications, an opaque Apple push token is stored on our server so we can alert you when a channel comes alive. It contains no personal data and is removed when you turn notifications off.
Children
GlobeChat hosts live, open voice channels and is not directed at children. It is intended for users 18 and older.
Changes
If this policy changes, the new version will be posted here with an updated date.