In 2026, browser security is tighter than ever. When you click "Test My Mic" on Meeting Point, you'll see a prompt from your browser. For many, this is a moment of hesitation. Is the site spying on me? Is this being recorded?
Here is exactly what happens behind the scenes:
1. The Request
Our website sends a request to your browser (not our server) asking for access to your MediaDevices API. This is a standard Web API that every modern browser supports.
2. The Gatekeeper
Your browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) intercepts this. It doesn't give us anything yet. It asks you first. You'll see a prompt at the top of the screen with "Allow" or "Block" options.
3. The Local Stream
Once you click "Allow," the browser creates a Local Media Stream. This stream stays inside your computer. It does not travel over the internet to our servers. You can see your own face in the preview—that video is entirely local.
4. The P2P Bridge
Only when you share your link and your peer joins does that local stream get encrypted and sent directly to them. The encryption uses DTLS (Datagram Transport Layer Security) and SRTP (Secure Real-time Transport Protocol)—the same standards used by banks and governments.
Our Promise
Meeting Point is built on a "Zero-Knowledge" framework. We provide the "Meeting Point," but we never take a seat at the table. Your media permissions are yours alone.
How to Check Your Permission Status
- Chrome: Click the lock icon (or tune icon) next to the URL > Site Settings > Camera/Microphone
- Firefox: Click the shield icon next to the URL > Permissions > Camera/Microphone
- Safari: Go to Safari > Settings for This Website > Camera/Microphone
You can revoke Meeting Point's access at any time from these settings. We'll simply ask again next time you join a room—because we believe in consent every time, not "once and forever."