Privacy and Security: What ChaTW Does and Does Not Do

Privacy matters most in an anonymous chat, so here is a plain description of how ChaTW works and where its limits are.

What ChaTW Does

No Registration Required

  • No account to create: Start chatting without an email address, phone number or password
  • Anonymous sign-in: Each visit signs you in anonymously and gives you a random user ID instead of a name
  • No profile: ChaTW does not ask you for a name, photo or other profile details

Encrypted Connection (HTTPS/TLS)

  • Traffic between your browser and ChaTW is sent over HTTPS, so other people on your network cannot read it in transit
  • Always make sure you are on https://chatw.app

Simple, Language-Based Matching

  • You are placed in a waiting lobby for your language
  • A chat partner is picked from that lobby; no personal profile is used to choose who you talk to

What ChaTW Does Not Do

ChaTW does not use end-to-end encryption. Messages are sent over an encrypted HTTPS connection, but they are stored as plain text in the chat database, and authorized administrators of the service are able to read them. Our Privacy Policy describes how data is handled in more detail, and you should read it before using the service.

Because of this, treat every chat as if it could be seen by someone other than your partner.

Staying Safe in an Anonymous Chat

  • Never share personal info: Do not give out your real name, address, workplace, phone number or social media accounts
  • Never send money: Anyone who asks for money, gift cards or financial details is a scammer
  • Trust your instincts: Leave any conversation that makes you uncomfortable
  • Use HTTPS: Make sure the address bar shows https://chatw.app
  • Keep your browser updated: Current browsers include important security fixes
  • Avoid unknown links: Do not open links or download files from someone you have just met

See also our guide to online dating scams for the most common tricks to watch for.

Conclusion

ChaTW lets you chat without registering and without handing over personal details. It is not a private channel that no one else can read, so the best protection is to keep identifying information to yourself.

Stay safe, stay anonymous, and enjoy connecting with the world!