Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why should I join PrivateChad?

Because you're tired of platforms spying on your conversations, flooding you with ads, or locking your data in and selling it. PrivateChad is built for privacy-first people who just want real conversations with a little social media touch.

2. Do you have group chats?

Yes.

3. Are my messages encrypted?

Yes. Messages are encrypted in multiple ways across multiple points in the system. Privacy is serious business here.

4. How secure is it?

We use hashed passwords, CSRF protection, encrypted IPs, and secure headers. We score 100% on internet.nl. Even the devs can't read your encrypted messages—only you and your recipients can. PrivateChad aims to go above and beyond to deliver the privacy you deserve.

5. Can I delete my account?

Absolutely. You can permanently delete or temporarily hide your account whenever you want. You're always in control.

6. What info do I need to sign up?

Just a username, a password, and optionally a pet name to secure your account. Email is optional unless you want recovery options and increased limits.

7. Can I use it on my phone?

Yup. The site works great on mobile. No app needed. Just use your browser.

8. Are there rules?

Yeah, basic stuff: no abuse, no illegal content, no exploitation. Be decent. Violators are banned quickly. The rest? Have fun.

9. Can I place advertisements?

Yes. You can post paid (and free!) articles that get a visibility boosts. Or contact the site owner for official homepage spots. No user tracking. No creepy ad profiles.

10. Who runs PrivateChad?

A small indie team from the Netherlands. No big corporations, no investors—just people who believe in privacy and free speech. Server and domain register are also Dutch.

11. Who was PrivateChad made for?

Originally for friends and family, but it's open to anyone who values secure and fun communication.

12. Is PrivateChad free?

Yes, you can use PrivateChad for free, go try it out! But servers and storage cost money. So supporters get increased limits and a verified user badge as thanks.

13. Still have questions?

Reach out via Chadportal.com or Publicchad.com. Real humans will respond (eventually), not bots or AI. You can also message us directly here.