chirp·lar [chur-pler] n.
1. a person that chirps
chirp [churp] n.
1. spoken word about thoughts
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Welcome to Chirp, an audio-first social platform lovingly crafted as a nostalgic homage to Twitter's classic design. We've reimagined social networking with voice clips instead of text posts, bringing back the clean, user-friendly interface that made Twitter special.
Chirp is operated from England, United Kingdom, and is currently in active development. By accessing or using Chirp, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our service.
Chirp is an experimental platform in development and should not be relied upon for critical, urgent, or time-sensitive communications. While we strive for reliability, we make no guarantees about service availability or data persistence.
Chirp is an audio-first social networking platform that allows users to:
The service is provided "as is" and is subject to ongoing changes, updates, and improvements as we continue development.
Chirp uses Google OAuth for authentication. By signing in with your Google account, you authorize us to access your basic profile information (name, email address, and profile picture) as detailed in our Privacy Policy.
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Google account used to access Chirp. Please report any unauthorized access immediately.
You are solely responsible for the audio content you create and share on Chirp. You agree not to post content that:
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms or is otherwise objectionable, and to suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate our policies.
You retain all ownership rights to the audio content you create and share on Chirp. By posting content on our platform, you grant Chirp a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display your content for the purpose of operating and improving the service.
The Chirp platform, including its design, code, and branding, is the intellectual property of Chirp and is protected by copyright and other laws. Our visual design pays homage to Twitter's classic interface. We are grateful to Twitter for inspiring our nostalgic aesthetic, though Chirp is an independent, unofficial project with no affiliation to Twitter, X Corp, or their parent companies.
As Chirp is in active development, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service availability. The platform may experience:
We strongly recommend keeping backups of any important audio content you create. Chirp is not suitable for critical communications or archival purposes.
Chirp is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chirp and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
By using Chirp, you acknowledge and accept these risks.
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference.
We comply with UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and the Data Protection Act 2018. You have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, erase, and port your data, as detailed in our Privacy Policy.
Please note that while we encrypt data at rest and in transit, direct messages on Chirp are not end-to-end encrypted. Do not use Chirp for exchanging sensitive or confidential information.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this document. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users through the platform.
Your continued use of Chirp after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree with the new terms, please stop using the service.
You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. We may suspend or terminate your access to Chirp at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms of Service.
Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease. We may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of Chirp shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the platform. As Chirp is in active development, formal contact details will be added in a future update.
Last Updated: November 2025
At Chirp, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices in accordance with UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Chirp is an experimental platform currently in development. While we implement industry-standard security measures, please be aware that no system is completely secure. Do not share sensitive or confidential information through our platform.
Direct messages on Chirp are encrypted at rest, but are not end-to-end encrypted. This means Chirp administrators could potentially access message content. Do not use Chirp for sensitive communications.
Chirp operates from England, United Kingdom. As the data controller, we determine how and why your personal data is processed. Formal registration details and contact information will be provided as the service matures.
We collect the following types of information when you use Chirp:
When you sign in with your Google account, we collect:
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
By creating an account and using Chirp, you consent to our collection and use of your data as described in this policy.
Processing is necessary to provide the social networking service you've requested, including account creation, content hosting, and platform features.
We process certain data for our legitimate interests in operating, improving, and securing the platform, including analytics, fraud prevention, and service optimization.
We use your personal data to:
We make reasonable efforts to use UK and EU data centers where possible, though some data may be processed outside the UK/EU by third-party services (see Section 11).
As an experimental platform in development, Chirp may have security vulnerabilities. No security system is completely foolproof. By using Chirp, you acknowledge these risks and agree not to share highly sensitive or confidential information.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:
Content you post publicly (chirps, profile information, replies) is visible to all Chirp users and may be accessible to search engines.
We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Chirp, our users, or the public.
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
You can update or correct your personal data through your account settings or by contacting us.
You can request deletion of your account and associated data. Some data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
You can request a machine-readable copy of your data to transfer to another service.
You can object to processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time by deleting your account.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the platform. As Chirp is in active development, formal data request procedures will be implemented as the service matures.
We retain your personal data as follows:
After account deletion, we make reasonable efforts to remove your personal data, though some data may persist in backups for a limited period.
Chirp uses cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our service. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Use Policy.
Essential cookies (for authentication and security) are necessary for the service to function. You can manage non-essential cookies through your browser settings, though this may limit platform functionality.
While we make efforts to store data in the UK and EU, some of our third-party service providers (particularly Google) may process data outside the UK/EU. When data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
Chirp is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that a user is under 13, we will take steps to delete their account and data.
For users between 13 and 16, we recommend obtaining parental consent before using Chirp, as may be required under UK data protection law.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and make reasonable efforts to notify you through the platform.
Your continued use of Chirp after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the platform. As Chirp is in active development, formal contact procedures will be established as the service matures.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's supervisory authority for data protection:
Last Updated: November 2025
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Chirp uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential functionality, remember your preferences, and improve your experience on our platform.
We use different types of cookies for various purposes:
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. These are essential for the platform to function.
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These help us remember your preferences across sessions.
Cookies set directly by Chirp to enable platform functionality and remember your preferences.
Cookies set by external services we use (like Google for authentication and storage).
Chirp uses cookies in the following categories. Essential cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. Other cookies enhance your experience but are not strictly required.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, core features like logging in and accessing your account would not work.
Purpose: Maintain your logged-in state as you navigate between pages
Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser)
Data stored: Encrypted session identifier linked to your account
Why it's essential: Without this cookie, you would need to log in on every page
Purpose: Protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks
Duration: Session or until the token expires
Data stored: Random security token
Why it's essential: Prevents malicious websites from performing actions on your behalf
Purpose: Verify your identity and authorization level
Duration: Typically 24 hours or until you log out
Data stored: Encrypted authentication tokens from Google OAuth
Why it's essential: Confirms you have permission to access your account
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. They are not strictly essential, but significantly improve your experience.
Purpose: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., audio playback settings, display preferences)
Duration: Typically 30-90 days
Data stored: Non-personal preference settings
Purpose: Remember interface states (e.g., sidebar collapsed/expanded, modal dismissals)
Duration: Typically 30 days
Data stored: Interface state flags
These cookies help us understand how users interact with Chirp, allowing us to improve the platform. As Chirp is in active development, analytics capabilities are being implemented progressively.
Purpose: Track general usage patterns (pages visited, features used, error rates)
Duration: Typically 90 days
Data stored: Anonymized usage statistics
Note: Data is aggregated and anonymized; we cannot identify individual users from this data
Some cookies are set by third-party services that Chirp uses to provide core functionality. We do not control these cookies, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services.
Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Authenticate your Google account when you sign into Chirp
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Cookie Management: Managed through your Google account settings
Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Deliver audio content for playback
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using core features of Chirp, including logging in and accessing your account.
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:
If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to use Chirp. You will be unable to log in, maintain your session, or access protected features.
Disabling functional or analytics cookies will reduce your experience quality (e.g., preferences won't be saved) but won't prevent you from using the platform.
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. As there is no industry consensus on what DNT means, Chirp does not currently respond to DNT signals. We only use analytics cookies for essential platform improvements, and this data is anonymized.
By using Chirp, you consent to our use of essential cookies necessary for the platform to function. These cookies are exempt from consent requirements under UK law because they are strictly necessary for the service you've requested.
For non-essential cookies (functional and analytics), your continued use of Chirp after being informed of their use constitutes implied consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings, though this may limit platform functionality.
As Chirp matures, we may implement a more granular cookie consent mechanism that allows you to opt in or out of specific cookie categories.
For more information about how we protect your privacy and handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you want to learn more about cookies in general, visit:
We may update this Cookie Use Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date below.
As Chirp is in active development, our use of cookies may evolve. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the platform. As Chirp is in active development, formal contact procedures will be established as the service matures.
Last Updated: November 2025