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Age and Identity Verification Explained

Last updated 6 July 2026

Why we ask for it, what we actually check, and what happens to it afterwards.

1. Why we verify

We verify age and identity to keep the platform restricted to consenting adults, and to reduce impersonation and scam accounts for everyone using it.

2. What we check

[FILL IN: e.g. "We ask for a government-issued photo ID and a live selfie, checked by [vendor name] to confirm the photo matches the document and that the document is genuine."]

3. What happens to your data

[FILL IN: how long the ID/selfie is retained, whether it is deleted after the check, who can access it, and whether it ever appears on your public profile. This needs to match your actual privacy policy and retention practice exactly.]

4. What does not happen

Your ID document is never shown on your public profile, and other members never see it.

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