Our Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 4 March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Global KinkSphere (“GKS”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, protects, and processes personal information when individuals access or use the GKS platform, website, applications, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

GKS is committed to protecting user privacy, safeguarding personal information, and maintaining a secure environment for members of the network. By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all users who access or interact with:

• the GKS website
• the GKS platform and applications
• any associated mobile or progressive web applications
• community or venue integrations connected to the GKS ecosystem

This policy governs how personal information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed.

2. Information We Collect

To operate the GKS platform safely and effectively, we collect several categories of information.

Account Information

When creating an account, users may provide information such as:

• email address
• chosen username or pseudonym
• password credentials
• profile information voluntarily added by the user

Users are not required to use their legal names on public-facing profiles.

Identity Verification Information

To maintain a safe and trustworthy environment, GKS requires identity verification for account creation and continued access to certain platform features.

Verification may require users to submit:

• government-issued identification
• facial verification or liveness verification
• other identity validation information required by the verification provider

Identity verification services are processed through secure third-party verification providers such as Didit or other compliant identity verification services.

Verification information is used exclusively for:

• confirming that a user is a real individual
• preventing impersonation and fraud
• enforcing age restrictions
• protecting the safety of the community

GKS does not use verification data for marketing purposes.

Where possible, identity verification information is processed and stored directly by the verification provider rather than by GKS.

Platform Activity Information

When users interact with the platform, we may collect information related to:

• profile interactions
• messaging activity
• participation in community spaces
• event or venue engagement
• platform usage behavior

This information is used to operate and improve the Services.

Device and Technical Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information including:

• device type
• browser type
• operating system
• IP address
• approximate geographic location
• session information

This data helps us maintain platform security and optimize performance.

Analytics Data

GKS may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar technologies to understand platform usage patterns and improve the Services.

Analytics services may collect anonymized or aggregated information about:

• pages visited
• session duration
• navigation behavior

Users can control certain analytics tracking through browser settings.

3. How We Use Information

Information collected by GKS may be used for the following purposes:

• creating and maintaining user accounts
• verifying identity and preventing fraud
• maintaining a safe and trusted community environment
• enabling platform communication and interactions
• improving platform functionality and user experience
• monitoring and preventing abusive or illegal activity
• complying with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

4. Identity Verification and Community Safety

GKS prioritizes safety and authenticity within the network.

Identity verification helps protect the community from:

• impersonation
• scams and fraudulent activity
• underage access
• malicious accounts

Users may be required to complete verification:

• during initial account registration
• when accessing certain platform features
• periodically when logging in from new devices or locations

Failure to complete verification may limit access to certain features or result in account suspension.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

GKS may work with trusted third-party providers to operate the platform.

These providers may include:

• identity verification providers such as Didit
• payment processors
• cloud infrastructure providers
• analytics services
• security monitoring services

These providers process data solely for the purpose of delivering their services and are required to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

6. Payment Information

Subscription payments and financial transactions are processed by secure third-party payment processors.

GKS does not store full payment card information on its own servers.

Payment providers may collect and process billing information necessary to complete transactions and comply with financial regulations.

7. Data Security

GKS implements reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

These measures may include:

• encrypted communications
• secure infrastructure
• access controls
• monitoring systems

Despite these safeguards, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

GKS retains personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• provide the Services
• maintain community safety
• comply with legal obligations

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized where reasonably possible.

9. User Rights and Account Deletion

Users may request to:

• access their personal information
• correct inaccurate information
• request deletion of their account

Account deletion requests may be submitted through platform support channels.

Certain information may be retained where required for legal, safety, or fraud-prevention purposes.

10. Age Restrictions

The GKS platform is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older.

Users found to be under the age of 18 will have their accounts removed.

Identity verification procedures help enforce this requirement.

11. International Data Processing

Because the GKS platform may serve users in multiple regions, information may be processed on servers located in different jurisdictions.

GKS takes reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection standards.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

GKS may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updated versions will be published on the website with the revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

rasputin@globalkinksphere.com