Can I remain anonymous on Kik?

Kik is known for its features preserving users’ anonymity, such as allowing users to register without the need to provide a telephone number or valid email address.

Can you be tracked on Kik?

They would need to go deeper to track your exact street and house. It is possible to get your public IP on Kik. They would usually only do it in connection with a major crime (armed robbery, murder, etc).

Is Kik safe to chat with strangers?

Kik allows absolute strangers gain access to a Kik user’s inbox. Any of the information provided on the app, is not verified and can be completely false, and give absolutely no lead to who that person behind the app is.

Is your email Anonymous on Kik?

Kik allows anyone to sign up with just a name and an email address (which can be fake). Users don’t need to connect the app to a phone number and are only identified by their username. Privacy and anonymity is a big part of the app’s appeal.

Does Kik store IP addresses?

What information might be available? TIP: The text of Kik conversations is ONLY stored on the phones of the Kik users involved in the conversation. Available information might include first and last name, email address, IP addresses, account creation date, and device type and manufacturer.

Is Kik secure?

Kik complies with any advances by law enforcement as well. The app’s Trust and Safety team is on call 24/7 for emergency disclosure requests. Generally, Kik can’t read your messages, but it can view images and videos, retaining them until they are sent.

How do I make my Kik private?

Here’s some quick tips to help you keep your account private: Choose a username that’s hard to guess. A combination of letters, numbers and some special characters is the best. Be aware of who you give your Kik to – the people you share your username or Kik Code with will be able to send messages to you on Kik.

How do you stay safe on Kik?

Kik safety tips for users

1. Only chat with people you feel comfortable talking to.
2. Keep your personal info private.
3. Speaking of passwords, choose a secure one.
4. Block people you don’t want to have any more contact with.
5. If something bad happens, speak up.
6. Use your best judgment.

Does Kik sell your data?

Kik is an app-based alternative to standard texting as well as a social networking app for smartphones. Kik’s terms state they may share some or all of your information with affiliated companies and third parties may use tracking technologies to collect information that may be used for behavioral advertising.

Are KIK groups safe?

Kik has come a long way in trying to provide their users with a reasonable amount of safety when browsing online, and it’s a positive step to see the new public chats feel a bit more safe than ever before. You should be able to find chat groups that give you plenty of things to talk about.