Last Updated: October 30, 2025
At AfterDark Society, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web and mobile applications.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name and age verification details
- Email address and phone number
- Profile information and preferences
- Location data (with your consent)
Usage Information
- App usage patterns and interactions
- Content you post, like, or share
- Messages and communications
- Device information and analytics
How We Use Your Information
- Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our platform
- Safety & Security: To protect users and prevent abuse
- Communication: To send important updates and notifications
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve user experience
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our platform
- Safety Emergencies: To prevent harm or address safety concerns
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- End-to-end encryption for private messages
- Secure data storage and transmission
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
Private Messaging Privacy
We take the privacy of your conversations seriously. Here's how we handle your private messages:
Message Data Collection
When you send messages, we collect:
- Message content (text, images, GIFs)
- Timestamps of when messages are sent
- Read receipts and delivery status
- Typing indicators (for premium subscribers)
- Reply relationships between messages
Message Editing & History
You can edit text messages within 15 minutes of sending:
- Edit Window: Text messages can be edited for up to 15 minutes after sending
- Edited Indicator: Edited messages display an "(edited)" label for transparency
- Original Text Retention: We preserve the original message text for 90 days for safety moderation purposes only
- Media Restrictions: Messages with images or GIFs cannot be edited
Message Storage & Retention
- Messages are stored securely on our servers with end-to-end encryption
- Messages remain accessible until you or the other user deletes the conversation
- When you unmatch or block a user, the conversation is removed from your view
- Deleted conversations are permanently removed from our servers within 30 days
- Original text from edited messages is retained for 90 days, then permanently deleted
Safety & Moderation
To keep our community safe, we monitor messages for policy violations:
- Automated Monitoring: Messages are scanned by automated tools for prohibited content, harassment, or policy violations
- Human Review: Reported messages or flagged content may be reviewed by our moderation team
- User Reports: You can report abusive or inappropriate messages at any time
- Privacy Balance: While messages are encrypted, we may access them when necessary for safety investigations
Your Messaging Controls
- Matching Required: Only users who have mutually liked each other can send private messages
- Block Users: Prevent specific users from messaging you or viewing your profile
- Report Messages: Flag inappropriate content for review by our safety team
- Delete Conversations: Remove conversations from your account at any time
- Unmatch: Ending a match removes the conversation for both users
What We Don't Do With Your Messages
- We never sell your message content to third parties
- We don't use your messages for advertising or marketing purposes
- We don't share your conversations with other users (except when reported for safety)
- Staff access to messages is strictly limited and logged for security
Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Update or correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of certain communications
- Control your privacy settings
Age Verification & Access Control
Our platform is strictly for adults 18 and older. We implement mandatory age verification as a gateway to all platform features and have zero tolerance for minors:
- Mandatory Age Verification: Required completion before accessing any platform features beyond account creation
- Verification Data Handling: Age verification documents are securely encrypted, stored separately from profile data, and automatically deleted after verification completion
- Access Gating: All content, messaging, groups, events, and social features are restricted to verified adults only
- Continuous Monitoring: Ongoing surveillance for underage users and verification status compliance
- Immediate Enforcement: Account termination and data deletion for minors or verification violations
- Legal Compliance: Reporting to authorities when required by law, while protecting user privacy
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. When you delete your account, we remove your personal information within 30 days, though some data may be retained longer for legal compliance.
International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our platform and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: privacy@afterdarksociety.com
For data deletion requests: info@afterdarksociety.com