From 3171e40a267601e8ddf84f220476698fcbee114c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: holger krekel Date: Fri, 24 May 2024 19:09:37 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] reword further --- www/src/privacy.md | 29 ++++++++++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/www/src/privacy.md b/www/src/privacy.md index 22917963..909dcdef 100644 --- a/www/src/privacy.md +++ b/www/src/privacy.md @@ -13,19 +13,26 @@ See [other chatmail servers](https://delta.chat/en/chatmail) for alternative ser This chatmail server neither asks for nor retains personal information. Chatmail servers exist to reliably transmit (store and deliver) end-to-end encrypted messages -to one or more devices. -A Chatmail server is more similar to how the Signal messenger server relays messages -than to classic e-mail servers who maintain permanent storage with readable personal data. -In particular, +between user's devices. +A Chatmail server aims to mirror how the Signal messenger server works +and is optimized and geared towards usage by the Delta Chat messenger app. +A chatmail server is very unlike classic e-mail servers +that maintain permanent storage with readable personal data for their users. -- this chatmail server unconditionally removes any messages after {{ config.delete_mails_after }} days. -- Log files are ephemeral and only analyzed for debugging purposes +In particular, this chatmail server -Technically, you may think of Chatmail servers as a "messaging router" at Internet-scale. -Legally, authorities might regard this chatmail server as a "classic e-mail" server -which collects and tracks personal data, requiring an according privacy policy. -We do not agree on this interpretation. Yet, we provide more legal details below -to make life easier for data protection specialists and lawyers. +- unconditionally removes messages after {{ config.delete_mails_after }} days, + +- prohibits sending out un-encrypted messages, + +- only has temporary log files used solely for debugging purposes. + +Technically, you may think of Chatmail servers as +a decentralized "chat messaging router" at Internet-scale. +Legally, authorities might regard chatmail as a "classic e-mail" server +which collects and retains personal data. +We do not agree on this interpretation. Nevertheless, we provide more legal details below +to make lifer easier for data protection specialists and lawyers scrutinizing chatmail operations. ## 1. Name and contact information