Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information when you use FindFanz:
- Usage data — pages visited, search queries, and clicks (anonymised)
- Technical data — IP address (hashed), browser type, and device type
We do not require account creation to browse the directory.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Improve the Service and user experience
- Monitor site performance and uptime
- Prevent abuse and enforce rate limits
- Generate anonymous usage statistics
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:
- Hosting provider — for serving the website
- Database provider — for data storage
All third parties are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection agreements.
4. Cookies
We use only essential cookies for admin authentication. We do not use third-party tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies that identify individual users.
5. Data Retention
Click data is retained in anonymised form (hashed IP addresses). We do not store personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for site operation.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request information about data we hold
- Request deletion of any personal data
- Opt out of any non-essential data collection
Contact us to exercise these rights.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed IP addresses, and rate limiting to protect data integrity.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.
9. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, please visit our contact page.