Privacy policy

Last Updated: 14/01/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Strictly Pleasure (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Strictly Pleasure operates an adult directory website accessible within the United Kingdom.

Data Controller:
Strictly Pleasure
Email: admin@strictlypleasure.co.uk

2. Age Restriction

This Website is intended for users aged 18 years and over only.

We do not knowingly permit access to, or collect personal data from, anyone under the age of 18. Where we become aware that personal data relating to a minor has been collected, it will be deleted promptly and appropriate safeguarding action may be taken.

3. Personal Data We Collect

a) Information You Provide

  • Name, username, or alias
  • Email address
  • Account details (where applicable)
  • Listing or profile content
  • Communications sent to us

b) Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type, device information, and operating system
  • Pages visited and interaction data
  • Cookies and similar technologies

4. Age and Identity Verification

To ensure that all advertisers and listed individuals are aged 18 or over, we use Yoti, a UK-based digital identity and age-verification provider.

Where verification is required, users are directed to Yoti’s secure verification process. Yoti may request a valid government-issued identity document (such as a UK passport or driving licence) and a photograph or live image for identity, liveness, and age verification.

We do not receive, access, or store copies of identity documents, photographs, or biometric data.
We receive only confirmation that verification has been completed (for example, verified / not verified), together with the date of verification and a reference identifier.

Identity documents and images are processed exclusively by Yoti and retained by them only for as long as necessary to provide the verification service, in accordance with their own privacy policy and retention practices.

Verification information is used strictly for safeguarding, legal compliance, and the prevention of harm.

5. How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Operating and maintaining the Website
  • Managing user accounts and listings
  • Carrying out age and identity verification where required
  • Moderating content and enforcing our Terms and Conditions
  • Responding to enquiries and complaints
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Improving Website functionality, safety, and security

6. Lawful Bases for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

  • Performance of a contract – where processing is necessary to provide Website services and manage listings.
  • Legal obligation – where processing is required to comply with UK law, including age-restriction, safeguarding, and regulatory duties.
  • Legitimate interests – including operating an adult directory responsibly, preventing misuse, protecting users and third parties, and maintaining platform safety.
  • Consent – where required for optional features or communications. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Age and identity verification is carried out on the basis of legal obligation and legitimate interests and is not reliant on consent.

7. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell personal data.

We may share personal data with:

  • Hosting and technical service providers
  • Analytics and security providers
  • Third-party age and identity verification providers (Yoti)
  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to process personal data lawfully and securely under appropriate contractual safeguards.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy and to meet legal or regulatory requirements.

Verification Records:
We retain verification status information (confirmation that a user is aged 18 or over), together with the verification date and reference ID, for as long as the associated account or listing remains active, or as required to demonstrate compliance.

We do not retain copies of identity documents or verification images.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

While we take reasonable steps to secure personal data, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of personal data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

Requests may be made using the contact details below.

11. Complaints

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle personal data, you may complain to us directly or to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related enquiries:

Email: admin@strictlypleasure.co.uk

Terms & Conditions – Age Verification Clause

Age Verification Requirement

Access to certain features of the Website, including the ability to publish or maintain listings, is conditional upon successful age and identity verification.

We reserve the right to:

  • Require verification at any time;
  • Suspend or restrict listings pending verification;
  • Remove listings or terminate accounts where verification fails or is refused.

Age and identity verification is carried out using a third-party provider, and failure to complete verification may result in loss of access to the Website.

Data Protection Impact Assessment (Summary)

Processing Activity: Age and identity verification of advertisers and listed individuals

Purpose: Safeguarding, prevention of harm, compliance with UK law, and ensuring no minors appear on the platform

Data Processed: Verification status only (no ID documents or images stored by Strictly Pleasure)

Third Party: Yoti (UK-based identity verification provider)

Risks Identified:

  • Unauthorised access to verification data
  • Reputational harm if age verification fails

Mitigations:

  • Outsourcing verification to a specialist provider
  • No storage of identity documents or biometric data
  • Access controls limiting visibility of verification status
  • Clear retention and deletion rules

Conclusion: Residual risk assessed as low and proportionate to the safeguarding purpose.