Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 10, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how AfterDarkAfrica ("we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your information.

Information We Collect

Information you provide:

  • Account data: email address, username, password (for email registration)
  • Social login data: if you sign in with Twitter, we receive your profile information and store authentication tokens
  • Uploaded content: images, videos, and associated metadata (titles, tags, categories)
  • Comments: text you post on content
  • Payment information: Bitcoin wallet address (for creators receiving payouts)
  • Communications: messages sent to us

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address: collected with views, uploads, and reports for security and abuse prevention
  • Device and browser information
  • Pages viewed and interactions
  • Anonymous identifier: a random ID stored in your browser to track likes and views if you're not logged in
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

Error monitoring:

We use Sentry to monitor and fix technical errors on the Platform. When an error occurs, Sentry may collect:

  • Error details (stack traces, error messages)
  • Browser type and version
  • Page URL where the error occurred
  • General device information (operating system, screen size)

Sentry does not collect your personal content, passwords, or payment information. This data is used solely to identify and fix bugs. Data is stored in the EU and processed under Sentry's Data Processing Agreement.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Platform
  • Process uploads and display content
  • Prevent abuse and enforce our Terms
  • Respond to removal requests and legal obligations
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Monitor and fix technical errors (via Sentry)
  • Analyze usage to improve the Platform

Email Communications

We may send you emails for:

  • Account verification
  • Password reset requests
  • Notifications about reports on your content
  • Important updates to our Terms or policies

Advertising

We display third-party advertisements. Advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies to show relevant ads. See our Cookie Policy for details on managing these preferences.

Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers: hosting, analytics, content delivery, error monitoring (Sentry)
  • Advertising partners: to display relevant ads
  • Law enforcement: when required by law or to protect safety
  • Legal proceedings: to respond to valid legal requests

We do not sell your personal information.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Delete your account and data through your account settings, or request deletion by contacting us
  • Opt-out: Disable targeted advertising via cookie settings
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

You have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation. Contact us to exercise these rights.

California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to know what data we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data).

To exercise any rights, contact: [email protected]

Data Retention

  • Account data: Retained until you delete your account
  • Uploaded content: Retained until removed by you or us
  • IP logs: Retained for 12 months for abuse prevention
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 24 months

Account Deletion

You can delete your account from your account settings. When you delete your account, we permanently remove:

  • Your profile and account information
  • All posts and uploaded content
  • All comments you've made
  • Your earnings history and payout data
  • Associated social login connections

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure.

Children

This Platform is for adults only. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.

Contact

For privacy inquiries: [email protected]