PRIVACY
POLICY

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password (hashed) when you create a member account.
• Payment Information: Billing details are processed by Stripe and are never stored on our servers. We receive only a transaction confirmation and last-four digits.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, IP address, and device information collected automatically via server logs.
• Communications: Messages you send through our contact form or community chat.
• Cookies: Session cookies required for authentication and preference cookies for your consent choices. See Section 6.

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your member account.
• Process purchases and deliver digital content.
• Send transactional emails (receipts, booking confirmations).
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions and community standards.
• Improve the Site's functionality and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We understand that our members value their privacy deeply. We treat all account information, purchase history, and community activity with strict confidentiality. We will never disclose your identity, membership, or activity on this Site to any third party except as required by law or as necessary to process your transactions (e.g., payment processors).

Our staff and any contractors are bound by confidentiality obligations. Unauthorized disclosure of member information by any staff member is grounds for immediate termination.

We share your data only with:

• Stripe: For payment processing. Governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
• Hosting & Infrastructure Providers: For server operation and content delivery. These providers are contractually prohibited from accessing your data for their own purposes.
• Law Enforcement: Only when required by a valid legal process (subpoena, court order, etc.).

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Payment records are retained for 7 years as required by tax law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us (see Section 9). Note that some data may be retained to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and site functionality. Cannot be disabled.
• Preference Cookies: Store your cookie consent choice and age verification confirmation.
• Analytics Cookies: Only set with your explicit consent via our cookie banner.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, hashed password storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and to log out after each session.

This Site is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately and terminate the associated account.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, contact us at the email above.

Privacy questions or requests: [email protected]