NicklinePRIVACY GUIDE · UPDATED 7 OCTOBER 2026
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Your settings stay on your device
The app saves server profiles, nicknames, preferences, room organization, unread markers, and block and mute settings on your device. Saved server, NickServ and SASL passwords use the iOS Keychain.
The current app has no advertising or usage analytics. IRC networks and bouncers have their own data practices, described below.
IRC is a shared network
The server or bouncer you connect to receives your IP address, IRC nickname and registration details, messages, and any credentials needed to connect. A bouncer then communicates with the IRC network on your behalf.
Channel participants can see messages sent to their channel. Network operators, bouncer operators, bots and other participants may retain messages or connection records under their own practices. A nickname does not make you anonymous.
What TLS protects
TLS is enabled by default and encrypts the connection between your device and the server or bouncer you connect to. It is not end-to-end encryption between the people in a conversation.
Your server or bouncer still processes the messages. If you turn TLS off, messages and connection credentials can travel without transport encryption.
Clearing local data
Use Reset Local Data in the app to clear its saved setup, preferences and associated credentials before removing it. Deleting the app alone may leave saved passwords or backups behind. A reset does not erase copies already stored in device backups.
Local reset cannot erase messages or records already held by IRC networks, bouncers, bots or other people. Ask the relevant operator about its retention and deletion practices.
Feedback is your choice
The in-app report view lets you review and copy message context; it does not upload a report automatically. If you choose to share feedback or contact a network operator, the information you send goes to that recipient.
TestFlight feedback, when you are using an invited test build, goes through Apple’s testing service. Review what you send and leave out passwords or conversation content that is not needed.