Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Consent Navigator ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at consentnavigator.com (the "Service").

Given the sensitive nature of our platform, which helps consenting adults communicate about intimate preferences, we take privacy extremely seriously. Please read this policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, display name (alias), and password when you register. We encourage using a pseudonym rather than your real name.
  • Profile Information: Optional details you choose to add, such as bio, location, age, pronouns, and avatar image.
  • Preference Data: Your intimate preferences, desires, limits, and experience levels that you enter into the platform.
  • Messages: Communications you send to other users through our messaging system.
  • Consent Agreements: Negotiated consent terms between you and your partners.
  • Uploaded Content: Photos you upload to your profile, wardrobe, or toybox features.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and timestamps when you access the Service.
  • Session Data: We use session cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your preferences during your visit.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Google Sign-In: If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your email address, name, and profile picture from Google. We only request basic profile information necessary for account creation.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Enable you to connect with partners and compare preferences
  • Facilitate consent negotiations between users
  • Send transactional emails (account verification, password resets)
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Other Users

  • Profile visibility: Your display name and profile are visible according to your privacy settings (Public, Friends Only, or Private).
  • Preference sharing: Your preferences are only shared with users you explicitly connect with as friends.
  • Messages: Only visible to the recipients you choose.

4.2 With Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services to operate our platform:

4.3 We Do NOT

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Share your preference data with advertisers
  • Use your data for targeted advertising
  • Share your information with data brokers

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • Passwords are hashed using bcrypt (never stored in plain text)
  • All connections use HTTPS encryption
  • Database access is restricted and monitored
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • Session tokens expire after inactivity

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

  • Active accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active.
  • Deleted accounts: When you delete your account, we delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
  • Backups: Your data may persist in encrypted backups for up to 90 days after deletion.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access: View all personal data we hold about you through your account settings.
  • Correction: Update your information at any time through your profile.
  • Deletion: Request complete deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Data Export: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Unlink third-party accounts (like Google) at any time.
  • Profile Visibility: Control who can see your profile (Public, Friends, Private).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or use the relevant features in your account settings.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies necessary for the Service to function:

  • Session Cookie: Keeps you logged in during your visit. Expires when you close your browser or after 1 hour of inactivity.
  • CSRF Token: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks.

We do NOT use:

  • Third-party tracking cookies
  • Analytics cookies
  • Advertising cookies
  • Social media tracking pixels

9. Age Restriction

The Service is strictly for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will delete that information immediately.

10. International Users

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the US, your information will be transferred to and processed in the US. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information we collect
  • Right to delete your personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

12. European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

  • Right of access, rectification, and erasure
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent (which you provide by creating an account) and our legitimate interest in providing the Service.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting a notice on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Sending an email notification for material changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

15. Google API Services User Data Policy

Consent Navigator's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Specifically:

  • We only request access to data necessary for the Service (email, basic profile)
  • We do not use Google user data for advertising
  • We do not sell Google user data
  • We do not use Google user data to establish creditworthiness or for lending purposes
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