Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 2025 | Last Updated: January 2025

This policy applies to the Global Chaos CB Radio (GCCR) application, provided by Dialer's Apps.

Our Core Principle: Privacy by Design

The Global Chaos CB Radio app is designed with privacy as a core principle. Dialer's Apps does not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your real name, address, email, or contact information. We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, or any external analytics services to monitor your activity within the app.

Information We DO NOT Collect

  • Your Real Name, Address, Email, or Contact Information

  • Your Device ID or unique hardware identifiers from your device

  • Your GPS Location or any location data

  • Usage statistics, analytics, or behavioral tracking data for advertising or marketing purposes

  • The contents of your voice transmissions are not recorded or stored. Audio is server-relayed in real-time only and never persisted to disk

  • No third-party tracking or analytics services are used

Information Managed Locally on Your Device

All settings and preferences are stored only on your local device's memory (e.g., in a browser's localStorage or a device's local storage database). This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly share it.

  • Your Nickname (Peer ID)

    Your chosen nickname is stored locally on your device and used as your identifier during active sessions. If you clear your local storage, this nickname is reset. Note: Your nickname may be temporarily stored on the server during active sessions for routing purposes and in inactive user records for moderation purposes, but it is not linked to your real identity.

  • Blocked Users List

    The list of users you have blocked is stored locally on your device and synchronized with our servers. Block relationships are stored on our servers (in block-map.json) to ensure blocks persist across sessions and to prevent blocked users from sending you messages. This data is used solely for blocking functionality and moderation purposes.

  • Audio Settings

    Your preferences for echo mode, app sounds, master gain, bass processor effects (with level), CB radio effect, and PTT mode (hold-to-talk or tap-to-start/stop) are stored locally.

  • Color Themes & Button Preferences

    Your selected color scheme (8 options), button theme (20+ options), and other UI customizations are stored locally on your device.

  • Custom Emoji Settings

    Your custom emoji feedback button configurations (3 customizable buttons) are stored locally on your device.

  • Conversation Threads

    Private message conversations are stored locally in your device's storage. These are never transmitted to our servers except when actively sending/receiving messages.

Operational Data Stored on Our Servers

To provide and secure the service, our servers store certain operational data. This data is used exclusively for security, moderation, and system functionality, not for tracking or advertising.

  • Connection Data

    IP addresses and channel IDs (sessionId) are stored in inactive user records and ban records for moderation and security purposes. This data helps prevent abuse and enforce bans. IP addresses are not shared with third parties.

  • Device Fingerprints

    Device fingerprints (anonymized identifiers derived from browser/device characteristics using SHA-256 hashing) are stored to prevent ban evasion and maintain moderation effectiveness. These fingerprints are created from technical characteristics (user agent, screen resolution, timezone, etc.) combined with a random salt stored locally on your device. They are not linked to your real identity and cannot be used to identify you outside of this service.

  • Nickname History

    Previously used nicknames may be stored in inactive user records to help identify users who change nicknames to evade moderation. This is used solely for security and moderation purposes.

  • Reaction Statistics

    Reaction scores (hearts, middle fingers, LOLz, key-ups) are tracked per device fingerprint for leaderboard purposes. These statistics reset monthly and monthly winners are stored in the Hall of Fame. This data is not linked to your real identity.

  • Temporary Message Content

    Private messages sent to offline users are temporarily stored in server memory (up to 25 messages per user) and are delivered when the user comes back online. These messages are not persisted to disk and are automatically deleted from memory after delivery. When both users are online, private messages are relayed in real-time and not stored. Suspicious activity (such as bot detection, rate limit violations, and validation failures) is logged to the server console for moderation purposes but is not stored in memory or persisted to disk.

  • Ban Records

    When users are banned, we store ban records including fingerprints, IP addresses (if available), and associated nicknames. This is necessary to enforce bans and prevent ban evasion.

  • Block Relationships

    When you block a user, the block relationship (your fingerprint and the blocked user's fingerprint) is stored on our servers in block-map.json. This ensures blocks persist across sessions and prevents blocked users from sending you messages or appearing in your user list. Block data is synchronized between your device and our servers for functionality purposes.

  • Audio Metadata (Not Content)

    During active sessions, we temporarily store metadata about audio messages (message IDs, timestamps, routing information) to facilitate real-time delivery. The actual audio content is never stored - it is relayed in real-time only. This metadata is automatically purged after the session ends.

Third-Party Services and Data Routing

The GCCR app transmits all audio data exclusively through our secure server infrastructure hosted by CloudFlare and DigitalOcean. Unlike many similar services, there are no peer-to-peer connections. All traffic is routed through our controlled infrastructure.

  • Our Server Infrastructure

    Our infrastructure, hosted by CloudFlare and DigitalOcean, sees the IP addresses of connecting users and their channel ID for routing and moderation purposes. This operational data is stored as described above but is not shared with third parties for tracking or advertising. CloudFlare and DigitalOcean act as hosting providers and do not have access to the content of communications.

  • External Links

    This policy does not cover external sites you may access from links within the app, such as:

    • App stores (Google Play Store for Android app downloads, App Store for iPhone app downloads)

    • Payment/support platforms (Cash App for donations)

    • Merchandise platforms (dialer.myspreadshop.com for official merchandise)

    Our Privacy Policy does not cover the information practices of external sites, who may use cookies, pixel tags, and other technologies. Please review their policies separately.

Data Retention

Operational data (fingerprints, IP addresses, ban records) is retained indefinitely for security and moderation purposes. Reaction statistics reset monthly, with monthly winners permanently stored in the Hall of Fame. Inactive user records are periodically cleaned up but may be retained for extended periods for moderation purposes.

Your Rights

Since we do not collect personally identifiable information, traditional data subject rights (like GDPR "right to be forgotten") do not directly apply. However, you can:

  • Clear your local storage at any time to reset all local preferences and data

  • Change your nickname at any time (subject to cooldown periods to prevent abuse)

  • Block or unblock users as you see fit

  • Contact us at [email protected] with questions or concerns

Changes to the Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy may change from time to time. We will not reduce your rights under this Privacy Policy without your explicit consent. We will post any privacy policy changes on this page. Our core principle is that we do not collect personally identifiable information, and we store operational data only as necessary for security and moderation purposes.


Rules and Policies

Age Requirement: 21+ Only Policy

Global Chaos CB Radio is a service intended exclusively for users who are 21 years of age or older. By accessing or using this service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 21 years of age.

Rationale: This service contains adult-oriented content, including but not limited to mature language, adult themes, and content that may not be suitable for individuals under the age of 21. The age requirement is strictly enforced to ensure compliance with applicable laws and to maintain an appropriate environment for adult users.

Enforcement: Users who are found to be under the age of 21 will be immediately denied access to the service. We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time, and failure to provide such proof may result in immediate termination of access.

Prohibited Content: Pedophilic Material - Zero Tolerance Policy

Global Chaos CB Radio maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding pedophilic content, particularly graphic depictions of sexual acts involving minors.

Distinction Between Permitted and Prohibited Content

Permitted: General references to pedophilia, including accusations or statements that someone is a pedophile, are permitted within the context of normal discourse, provided such statements do not violate other terms of service.

Prohibited: Graphic depictions, descriptions, or detailed discussions of sexual acts involving minors are strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Detailed descriptions of sexual acts involving individuals under the age of 18

  • Graphic narratives or stories involving minors in sexual contexts

  • Explicit discussions of sexual activities with minors

  • Any content that could be construed as promoting, glorifying, or providing detailed information about sexual acts involving minors

Legal Consequences

Content that violates this policy may constitute a criminal offense in the jurisdiction where the user is located, regardless of the jurisdiction in which our servers are hosted. Such content may be subject to criminal prosecution, civil liability, reporting to appropriate law enforcement agencies, and other legal consequences as determined by applicable laws.

Service Response: Any user found to have engaged in the creation, distribution, or promotion of graphic pedophilic content will be immediately and permanently denied access to Global Chaos CB Radio. This denial of service is immediate and permanent, not subject to appeal, and may include reporting to appropriate legal authorities with preservation of all relevant data.

Reporting Violations

If you encounter content that violates this policy, please report it immediately to: [email protected]

All reports will be taken seriously and investigated promptly. We are committed to maintaining a safe environment and will take all appropriate legal and technical measures to address violations.

General Enforcement

Violation of these rules may result in:

  • Immediate termination of access to the service

  • Permanent ban from the platform

  • Preservation of account data and communications for legal purposes

  • Reporting to law enforcement agencies when appropriate

  • Cooperation with legal authorities in any investigation

No Appeal Process: Decisions regarding violations of the age requirement or the pedophilic content policy are final and not subject to appeal. These policies are enforced to protect users and comply with applicable laws.


Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Global Chaos CB Radio ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Service provider.

2. Description of Service

Global Chaos CB Radio is a real-time voice communication platform that allows users to communicate via audio transmission over the internet. The Service includes but is not limited to:

  • Real-time voice communication across 40 channels

  • Private text messaging and inbox system

  • User blocking and moderation features

  • Channel selection and management

  • Audio recording, playback, and download features

  • Reaction and feedback system with leaderboards

  • User status indicators and profiles

  • Customizable themes and settings

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

  • Transmit any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable

  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

  • Transmit any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party

  • Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, spam, or junk mail

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, other accounts, computer systems, or networks

  • Use automated scripts, bots, or other automated means to access the Service

  • Harvest or collect information about other users without their consent

  • Transmit any viruses, worms, malware, or other harmful code

  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation

  • Engage in ban evasion by creating new accounts or using technical means to circumvent bans

4. User Content

You retain ownership of any content you transmit through the Service. However, by using the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Service.

You are solely responsible for your content and the consequences of transmitting it. We do not endorse, support, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any user content.

5. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy (detailed above). By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy, including but not limited to:

  • Device fingerprinting and identification (anonymized)

  • IP address logging (for security and moderation)

  • Audio content transmission (real-time relay only, not stored)

  • User interaction data (reaction statistics, leaderboards)

  • Connection and session information

6. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by Dialer's Apps and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service or included software, nor may you reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of that software, unless laws prohibit those restrictions or you have our written permission.

7. Moderation and Enforcement

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:

  • Monitor, review, and moderate all content transmitted through the Service

  • Remove or refuse to transmit any content that violates these Terms

  • Suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms

  • Block or restrict your access to certain features or channels

  • Report illegal activity to law enforcement authorities

  • Implement shadow bans or other moderation measures as deemed necessary

We are not obligated to monitor or enforce these Terms, but we may do so at our sole discretion.

8. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT

  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE

  • WARRANTIES THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED OR THAT THE SERVICE OR SERVERS ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS

We do not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the Service in terms of correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DIALER'S APPS, ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DIALER'S APPS ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT; PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE; UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS; INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION; BUGS, VIRUSES, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; OR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICE.

10. Indemnification

YOU AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS DIALER'S APPS, ITS AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, JUDGMENTS, AWARDS, LOSSES, COSTS, EXPENSES, OR FEES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OR MISUSE OF THE SERVICE, YOUR VIOLATION OF THESE TERMS, YOUR VIOLATION OF ANY THIRD-PARTY RIGHT, YOUR VIOLATION OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY CONTENT YOU SUBMIT, YOUR INTERACTION WITH ANY OTHER USER, OR ANY FRAUDULENT, NEGLIGENT, OR INTENTIONALLY WRONGFUL ACT BY YOU.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use the Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Hampshire (USA), without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New Hampshire (USA) for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be replaced with a valid provision that comes closest to the intent of the invalid provision.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Service, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and Dialer's Apps concerning the Service.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]

17. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND THE PRIVACY POLICY, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL RULES AND POLICIES. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THE SERVICE.