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About PlaceChat - Local Group Chats

PlaceChat lets you join group chats tied to physical locations. From apartments and dorms, to campus buildings, gyms, and restaurants, every place has its own group chat. Tap a location, jump into the conversation, and connect with the people around you. How it works: • Join chats by place — Tap any place on the map or search for a location to instantly join its group chat. • See what’s popular nearby — Navigate to the "Discover Places" screen to browse active places around you. • Built-in safety — All messages are moderated to help keep conversations safe and welcoming. • Vote and react — Upvote or downvote messages, or react with emojis to show support and shape the conversation. • Earn badges — Become a top chatter in your favorite places and unlock badges as you contribute. Whether you’re sharing tips, live updates, recommendations, or just want to chat with people nearby, PlaceChat helps connect you to the places you care about.

What’s new

Version 1.2.6 · Updated March 10, 2026

Bug fixes and improvements

App privacy

The developer, PlaceChat LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • User Content: Other User Content
  • Identifiers: User ID
  • Contact Info: Email Address

Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Usage Data: Product Interaction
  • Location: Precise Location
  • Identifiers: Device ID
  • Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data

Used for: Analytics, App Functionality

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