Technical Privacy Paper CZ-303 | Updated April 2026
A fundamental clinical question in WebRTC-based communication is the visibility of a user's IP (Internet Protocol) address. Because random video chat often utilizes Peer-to-Peer (P2P) technology to reduce latency, the two devices must technically "know" how to find each other on the internet. This guide explains how CHATZYO manages this technical necessity while ensuring your specific location remains shielded from regular users in USA Chat or Tamil Chat.
In a standard P2P connection, like a 1-on-1 video call, your browser sends a request to a partner's browser. To do this, WebRTC uses "ICE Candidates"—small packets of information that include your public IP address. **By default, WebRTC is designed to share this to facilitate the direct link.**
We implement several layers of shielding to ensure that while your IP is used for the *connection*, it is not easily *harvestable* by your chat partner.
Through the standard CHATZYO interface, it is **impossible** for a regular user to see your IP address. There is no button or menu that displays this information. However, highly sophisticated actors using external network sniffing tools can technically intercept the P2P handshake packets. This is a characteristic of *all* P2P video services (including Zoom, WhatsApp, and Skype).
If you require 100% IP anonymity (hiding your IP even from the handshake process), we recommend the following clinical steps:
At CHATZYO, we balance the performance of P2P video with the clinical necessity of privacy. While an IP address is a technical requirement for the internet to function, we ensure it is never exposed through our UI. Enjoy connecting in Malayalam or Kerala rooms with the confidence that your precise location is shielded. For more on our data protocols, review our Privacy Policy.