Privacy Policy

KinkyForums.com ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use KinkyForums.com, you may provide us with:

  • Posting information: When you submit a post to the forum, you provide a username and email address
  • User content: Posts, replies, and any other content you submit to the forum
  • Communications: Information you provide when you contact us (e.g., abuse reports, support requests)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, our server may automatically log certain information, including:

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times
  • Device information: Device type and language settings

2. Analytics

We use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics tool, to understand how visitors use our website. Umami is designed to be GDPR-compliant and privacy-friendly:

  • It does not use cookies
  • It does not collect personal data or personally identifiable information
  • It does not track visitors across websites
  • All data collected is aggregated and anonymous

For more information about Umami's privacy practices, visit umami.is.

3. Cookies

We use only essential cookies required for the basic operation of our website.

Cookie Type Purpose
Essential Cookies Required for the website to function (e.g., session management, preferences)

We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies.

Third-Party Content and Cookies

Our website allows users to embed or link to content (such as videos and images) hosted on third-party websites. When you view embedded content, those third-party services may set their own cookies and collect data about you according to their own privacy policies. This is outside of our control.

Common third-party services whose content may be embedded include:

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services whose content you view.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies while still allowing first-party cookies necessary for website functionality.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
  • Display your posts on the forum
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Understand how visitors use our website (via anonymous analytics)
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or illegal activity
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use

Email addresses provided when posting are not displayed publicly and are only used to contact you if necessary regarding your post or in response to legal requirements.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our website, display user-submitted content, ensure security, and prevent fraud
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and legal processes

Note: Our analytics (Umami) do not process personal data, so no legal basis is required for analytics.

6. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting)
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, legal process, or government request
  • Law enforcement: To cooperate with law enforcement agencies investigating illegal activity
  • Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of KinkyForums.com, our users, or others
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  • User content: Posts remain on the forum unless removed by moderators or upon request
  • Email addresses: Retained as long as the associated post remains on the forum
  • Server logs: Typically retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting purposes
  • Legal compliance: Data may be retained longer if required for legal purposes

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

For EEA/UK/Swiss Residents (GDPR)

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

For California Residents (CCPA)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

When we transfer data internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

12. Third-Party Links and Content

Our website contains links to and embedded content from third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. When you interact with embedded content, you may be subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit or whose content you view.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.