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PRIVACY POLICY

Red Light North

Effective Date: February 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Red Light North ("Red Light North," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects information when you access or use our website, platform, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

This Privacy Policy should be read alongside our Terms of Service. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected by Red Light North through the Service.

It does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from the platform. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

2. Definitions

Data means all information you provide to us or that we collect automatically, including personal information as defined under applicable Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

User means any person who accesses or uses the Service.

Cookies means small text files placed on your device to improve functionality and user experience.

3. Information We May Collect

Information you provide directly

  • Name or screen name
  • Email address or phone number
  • Date of birth or age confirmation
  • Account details and profile information
  • Communications through the Service
  • Payment-related information (processed by third-party providers)
  • Identification information submitted for verification purposes

Identification verification (important)

To help ensure that minors are not using or posting on the Service, we may request photos or images of government-issued identification or other identifying documentation.

You agree that:

  • Identification documents are collected solely to verify age and eligibility.
  • Identification photos are reviewed for verification purposes only.
  • Identification photos are deleted after review once verification is completed, unless retention is legally required or needed for an active fraud or safety investigation.
  • We do not use identification photos for marketing or profiling.

Information collected automatically

  • Device and browser information
  • Operating system
  • Access times and platform interactions
  • Referral pages and usage data

IP address collection (limited)

We do not log all IP addresses for all users or all activity.

We may log IP addresses specifically connected to posting activity for the purpose of:

  • Preventing illegal content from being posted;
  • Detecting fraud, scams, and abusive behavior;
  • Investigating misuse of the platform;
  • Maintaining the integrity, security, and safety of the Service.

IP information is used only for security, moderation, and legal compliance purposes.

4. How We Collect Data

We collect Data:

  • When you register or create an account
  • When you submit verification information
  • When you post content or communicate through the Service
  • When you make payments through third-party processors
  • Through cookies and automated analytics tools
  • Through moderation and safety systems

5. How We Use Your Data

We may use Data to:

  • Operate and maintain the Service
  • Verify age and eligibility
  • Prevent minors from posting or accessing restricted content
  • Detect fraud or abusive activity
  • Enforce Terms of Service and safety policies
  • Moderate content and investigate reports
  • Improve performance and usability
  • Communicate service announcements and account notices
  • Comply with legal obligations

Marketing communications are sent only where permitted by law or with consent.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process information where:

  • Necessary to provide the Service;
  • Required for legal compliance;
  • Required for legitimate interests such as safety, fraud prevention, and site integrity;
  • Based on consent where applicable.

7. Data Sharing

We may share information with:

  • Service providers supporting hosting, security, analytics, moderation, or payments
  • Professional advisors (legal, compliance, security)
  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities where required by law or to protect safety
  • Successors or buyers in the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring

We do not sell personal information.

8. Law Enforcement and Safety Cooperation

We may preserve or disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations or lawful requests
  • Prevent harm, fraud, or illegal activity
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect users, the public, and the platform

9. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for operational, safety, legal, or compliance purposes.

Identification Data Retention

  • Identification photos collected for age verification are reviewed and then deleted once verification is complete.
  • Verification data is not retained longer than required for safety, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.

IP Address Retention

  • IP data linked to posting activity may be retained only as needed to support moderation, fraud prevention, and legal obligations.

Data may persist temporarily in secure backup systems where legally required.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted connections (SSL/TLS)
  • Access controls and restricted employee access
  • Security monitoring and abuse prevention systems

No system is completely secure; users should protect account credentials.

11. International Transfers

Data may be processed outside Canada by trusted service providers under contractual protections designed to maintain appropriate security and privacy standards.

By using the Service, you consent to these transfers.

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies may be used to:

  • Maintain sessions and account functionality
  • Improve platform performance
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Support security and relevant content

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

13. Communications

You agree that we may send:

  • Account and security notifications
  • Service-related announcements
  • Administrative or operational messages

These are necessary communications and not marketing messages.

14. User Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may request to:

  • Access your information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Request data portability

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

15. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

16. Business Transfers

If Red Light North is sold or reorganized, data may be transferred as part of that transaction under appropriate privacy protections.

17. Children and Minors

The Service is strictly for adults. We do not knowingly allow minors to use the Service or post content.

If we become aware of a minor account or content, we may remove it and take further action as appropriate.

18. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted on the Service.

Continued use of the Service indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

19. Contact Information

Red Light North
215 Roberts Road
Grimsby, Ontario L3M 5C8
Canada

Email: admin@redlightnorth.com