Sendbird

Sendbird

Sendbird embeds in-app chat interfaces and user-to-user messaging functionality on websites and applications. Scripts manage real-time message delivery, user presence indicators, and conversation history retrieval by connecting to Sendbird's messaging infrastructure via WebSocket connections.

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Overview

Sendbird is a communications API platform that enables developers to add in-app messaging, chat, and notifications to their applications. When Sendbird's scripts appear on websites, they're powering real-time chat functionality — user-to-user messaging, group conversations, customer support chat, or live event discussions embedded directly within the web application.

Unlike customer support chat widgets, Sendbird's typical use case is application-level messaging where the chat feature is a core part of the product (marketplace messaging, community discussions, dating app conversations).

What This Script Does

Sendbird's scripts embed real-time messaging functionality:

  • Chat interface rendering: Displays messaging interfaces with conversation lists, message threads, and input controls
  • Real-time message delivery: Maintains WebSocket connections for instant message delivery and receipt
  • User presence indicators: Shows online/offline status and typing indicators for chat participants
  • Conversation history: Retrieves and displays previous messages from Sendbird's messaging infrastructure
  • Media sharing: Handles file, image, and video sharing within conversations
  • Session management: Manages authenticated user sessions for messaging access

Consent & Compliance

  • GDPR: Message content and user interaction data constitute personal data. Sendbird acts as a data processor. The messaging serves a core application function.
  • ePrivacy Directive: Session management for authenticated messaging is strictly necessary for the service users are actively using.
  • CCPA/CPRA: Messaging data should be covered in your privacy policy.

Should You Block This Without Consent?

Sendbird's scripts serve a core functional purpose — enabling real-time messaging that users actively participate in as part of the application. Session management supports the messaging service users expect. There's no marketing tracking or behavioral profiling. Blocking would disable the application's messaging feature.

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Also Known As

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Industries

Programming and Developer SoftwareComputers Electronics and Technology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sendbird require consent?

Sendbird powers core in-app messaging such as marketplace chats or community discussions. Session management for authenticated messaging is strictly necessary for the service users are actively using. Blocking would disable the application's messaging feature, so consent is not typically required.

What does Sendbird's script do?

Sendbird scripts render messaging interfaces, maintain WebSocket connections for real-time message delivery, show presence and typing indicators, retrieve conversation history, handle media sharing, and manage authenticated user sessions to power in-app chat features.

How does ConsentStack treat Sendbird?

ConsentStack classifies Sendbird as a functional vendor and does not block it by default. Because Sendbird delivers a core messaging feature users actively rely on, ConsentStack marks it as non-blocking. Your privacy policy should still disclose Sendbird's role as a data processor for message content.

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