KinkyFriends is an adults-only (20+) platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you use our website and services. For your rights under the EU/EEA General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), see also GDPR & your rights.
1. Data controller
The data controller for personal data processed through https://beta.kinkyfriends.org is KinkyFriends. Contact: info@kinkyfriends.org.
2. Who this applies to
This policy applies to visitors, registered members, and anyone who contacts us. The service is not directed at children; we do not knowingly process data of anyone under 20.
3. Data we collect
- Account data: username, email, phone number (where used), password (stored hashed), date of birth, gender, country.
- Profile data: photos, bio text, interests, fetishes, preferences, city, and other fields you choose to add.
- Activity data: messages, likes, visits, blocks, reports, login times, and security-related logs.
- Technical data: IP address, browser/device information, cookies (see section 8), and session identifiers.
- Communications: messages you send to support or through contact forms.
4. Why we use your data (legal bases)
| Purpose | Typical legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Providing the dating/social service you signed up for | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Security, fraud prevention, enforcing Terms | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Legal obligations (e.g. responding to lawful requests) | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
| Optional marketing or non-essential cookies | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) where required |
5. How long we keep data
We retain personal data while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward for backups, disputes, and legal compliance. Messages and logs may be kept for shorter or longer periods depending on operational and legal needs. You may request deletion as described in our GDPR page.
6. Sharing with others
Profile information and photos you make visible are shown to other members according to your settings and product features. We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers under data-processing agreements.
- Authorities when required by law or to protect safety.
- Professional advisers where necessary (e.g. lawyers), under confidentiality.
7. International transfers
Data may be processed in the EEA and, where providers are located elsewhere, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) where required by GDPR.
8. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies, including:
- Strictly necessary: session login, security, and load balancing — required for the site to work.
- Consent storage: a cookie remembering your cookie choice for 7 days.
When you first visit, a banner asks you to accept cookies or continue with essential cookies only. You can read more in our GDPR information or change your choice by clearing site cookies in your browser.
9. Security
We use technical and organisational measures appropriate to an online community (access controls, HTTPS, hashed passwords, and monitoring). No system is 100% secure; please use a strong, unique password.
10. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object, and port your data, and to withdraw consent. Details and how to exercise them are on our GDPR & your rights page. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
11. Changes
We may update this policy. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Significant changes may be highlighted on the site or by email where appropriate.
12. Contact
Privacy questions or requests: info@kinkyfriends.org or Contact.