### Privacy Policy for HotFans

#### Who we are

We are **HotFans**, an adult content platform designed to support creators by providing a space for monetized content and interaction with fans. **HotFans** acts as the data controller, responsible for managing and safeguarding your personal data. You can contact us at **support@hotfans.com** for any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy.

#### What information do we collect?

We collect the following types of personal information:

- **Personal Identification Data**: Name, email address, username, payment details, etc.
- **Content Information**: Posts, images, videos, and other content uploaded by users.
- **Usage Data**: Information on how you use our platform, including interactions, preferences, and settings.
  
Data is collected when you:
- Register for an account
- Post or engage with content
- Subscribe to a creator
- Purchase or use our services
- Interact with other users through messages or video calls

We may also receive information from third-party platforms if you link external accounts.

#### How do we use personal information?

We use your personal information to:

- Provide and improve our services
- Personalize content and the user experience
- Manage your account and subscriptions
- Facilitate transactions and payments
- Communicate important updates, promotions, and news
- Monitor usage to ensure safety and compliance with our terms
- Conduct internal research and analytics

We also use this data to comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and ensure the security of our platform.

#### What legal basis do we have for processing your data?

We process your data under several legal grounds:

- **Consent**: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., subscribing to marketing emails).
- **Contract**: We process your data to fulfill contractual obligations, such as managing your account and subscriptions.
- **Legitimate Interests**: We process data for our legitimate interests in providing and improving the platform, ensuring safety, and fraud prevention.
- **Legal Obligation**: In some cases, we are required by law to process certain data (e.g., for tax or regulatory purposes).

#### When do we share personal data?

Your personal data may be shared with:

- Payment processors to complete transactions
- Legal authorities if required by law or to protect the platform from fraud and abuse
- Service providers who help us deliver and improve our services, under strict confidentiality agreements

We ensure that any third-party data sharing follows strict privacy and security standards.

#### Where do we store and process personal data?

We store and process data on secure servers located within the **European Economic Area (EEA)**. If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

#### How do we secure personal data?

We take data security seriously and implement the following measures:

- Encryption to protect sensitive data
- Access controls to prevent unauthorized access
- Regular audits and system updates to identify and fix vulnerabilities
- Training for staff on privacy practices
- Agreements with third-party vendors to ensure compliance with data protection regulations

#### How long do we keep your personal data?

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. This includes complying with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations. When data is no longer required, we securely dispose of it.

#### Your rights in relation to personal data

Under the **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)**, you have the right to:

- Access your personal information
- Correct any inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
- Withdraw consent (where consent is the legal basis for processing)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability (transfer your data to another platform)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at **privacy@hotfans.com**. We may require additional information to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

#### Use of automated decision-making and profiling

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling to affect any significant decisions regarding your personal information.

#### How to contact us?

If you have questions about our privacy practices or wish to file a complaint, you can reach us by email at **privacy@hotfans.com**.

#### Use of cookies and other technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

- Improve user experience by remembering preferences
- Track usage for analytical purposes
- Facilitate personalized advertising

You can control cookie settings through your browser or opt-out of certain tracking technologies by visiting our **Cookie Policy** page.

#### Linking to other websites

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We do not take responsibility for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through our platform.