Introduction

At F95zone, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide to Us

Account Information:

  • Email address (required)
  • Username (required)
  • Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)
  • Optional profile information (avatar, bio, preferences)

Content You Create:

  • Forum posts and comments
  • Game reviews and ratings
  • Private messages to other users
  • Uploaded content (if you’re a developer)

Communication with Us:

  • Support tickets and emails
  • Feedback and survey responses
  • Bug reports

2. Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Data:

  • Pages you visit on F95zone
  • Games you browse or download
  • Search queries within our platform
  • Time spent on different sections
  • Device type and browser information

Technical Data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device identifiers
  • Cookies and similar technologies

We do NOT: ❌ Track you across other websites
❌ Use invasive analytics
❌ Collect unnecessary personal data
❌ Store payment information (we’re free!)

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Provide Our Services:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Enable you to browse and download games
  • Facilitate community interactions
  • Process your content uploads (for developers)

Improve Our Platform:

  • Understand how users navigate F95zone
  • Identify and fix bugs
  • Develop new features based on usage patterns
  • Optimize performance and loading times

Communicate With You:

  • Send account-related notifications
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Share platform updates (if you opt in)
  • Send security alerts when necessary

Keep F95zone Safe:

  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Moderate content for community guidelines
  • Protect against security threats

Legal Compliance:

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Respond to legal requests when required
  • Protect our legal rights

How We Share Your Information

We share your information only in these specific situations:

With Other Users (Public Information):

  • Your username and profile information
  • Public posts, comments, and reviews
  • Games you’ve uploaded (if you’re a developer)

With Service Providers: We work with trusted third parties who help us operate F95zone:

  • Cloud hosting providers (server infrastructure)
  • Email service providers (account notifications)
  • Analytics tools (aggregated usage data only)
  • Security services (threat detection)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and can only use it to provide services to us.

For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by:

  • Valid legal process (subpoena, court order)
  • Law enforcement requests (when legally obligated)
  • Protection of our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

In Business Transfers: If F95zone is acquired or merged, your data may transfer to the new entity. You’ll be notified of any such change.

We NEVER:

❌ Sell your data to advertisers
❌ Share your data for marketing purposes
❌ Give third parties access without your consent
❌ Trade data with other platforms

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What We Use:

Essential Cookies:

  • Session management (keep you logged in)
  • Security features (prevent unauthorized access)
  • Basic functionality (remember your preferences)

Analytics Cookies:

  • Understand how you use F95zone
  • Measure platform performance
  • Identify popular features and content

Optional Cookies:

  • Remember your display preferences
  • Personalize your experience
  • Save your settings across sessions

Your Control:

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit platform functionality.

We do NOT use: ❌ Third-party advertising cookies
❌ Cross-site tracking
❌ Social media tracking pixels

Your Privacy Rights

You Have the Right To:

Access Your Data: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.

Correct Your Data: Update inaccurate or incomplete information in your account settings.

Delete Your Data: Request deletion of your account and associated data (with some exceptions for legal compliance).

Export Your Data: Download your content, posts, and profile information in a portable format.

Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (you’ll still receive essential account notifications).

Object to Processing: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

Restrict Processing: Ask us to temporarily halt processing your data.

How to Exercise Your Rights:

  1. Most actions: Use your account settings
  2. Data requests: Email info.f95zones@gmail.com
  3. Account deletion: Use the account deletion tool or contact support

We’ll respond to requests within 30 days.

Data Security

How We Protect Your Information:

Technical Measures:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Encrypted password storage (never plain text)
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection
  • Secure server infrastructure

Operational Measures:

  • Limited employee access to user data
  • Staff training on privacy practices
  • Regular security protocol reviews
  • Incident response procedures

Your Responsibility:

  • Use a strong, unique password
  • Don’t share your account credentials
  • Log out on shared devices
  • Report suspicious activity immediately

Important: No system is 100% secure. While we implement industry-standard protections, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

How Long We Keep Your Data:

Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active.

Inactive Accounts: Accounts inactive for 5 years may be deleted after notice.

Deleted Accounts:

  • Most data deleted within 30 days
  • Some data retained for legal/security reasons (backup logs, transaction records)
  • Public posts may remain anonymized

Legal Requirements: We may retain certain data longer if required by law.

Children’s Privacy

F95zone has sections with adult content (18+). We take age restrictions seriously.

For All-Ages Sections:

  • We don’t knowingly collect data from children under 13
  • Parents can request deletion of child’s data
  • Age-appropriate content moderation

For Adult Sections:

  • Require age verification (18+)
  • Separate access controls
  • Clear content warnings

If you believe a child under 13 has created an account, contact us immediately at info.f95zones@gmail.com