Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how AdultSearches.com ("we," "us," or "the site") collects, uses, and handles information when you use this website. We are committed to operating the directory with minimal data collection and full transparency about our practices.
This is a static web directory. We do not operate user accounts, we do not have a login system, and we do not track individual users across browsing sessions. Our data practices are correspondingly simple.
Information We Collect
We collect two categories of information:
Server logs. Like all websites, our web server automatically records basic access information when you visit pages on this site. This includes your IP address, the page requested, your browser's User-Agent string, the referring URL (if any), and a timestamp. These logs are used solely for server administration, security monitoring, and aggregate traffic analysis. They are not used to build profiles of individual visitors, and they are not shared with third parties.
Submission form data. When you submit a site through our submission form, we collect the information you provide: the site URL, site title, category, description, your name, and your email address. This information is used only to process and evaluate your submission. Your email address is not added to any mailing list and is not shared with third parties. We retain submission records for up to 24 months.
We do not use tracking pixels, behavioral advertising scripts, or third-party analytics tools. We do not place cookies beyond what is strictly necessary for the operation of the site (currently, we do not set any cookies at all).
External Links
The AdultSearches directory contains links to third-party websites. We have no control over the privacy practices of those sites. When you follow a link to an external site, you are subject to that site's privacy policy, not ours. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
How We Use Your Information
The limited information we collect is used for the following purposes only:
- Operating and maintaining the website
- Monitoring for and responding to security incidents
- Producing aggregate (non-individual) traffic statistics
- Reviewing and responding to site submissions
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. We do not use your information for targeted advertising of any kind.
Data Retention
Server access logs are retained for 30 days, after which they are automatically deleted. Submission form data is retained for up to 24 months to allow us to check for duplicate submissions and maintain records of editorial decisions. After this period, submission records are deleted.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights related to your personal data, including the right to access data we hold about you, to request correction or deletion, or to object to certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details on our Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the limited data we collect. However, no website can guarantee absolute security. If you have concerns about a specific submission you have made, please contact us and we can delete the associated record.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please use the Contact page.