Privacy Policy
BackpageSeek.com and its affiliates (collectively, the “Site”) respect your privacy. Listed here is our Privacy Policy for this Site.
Acceptance of Privacy Policy
Each time you access, use, post, submit a post or reply, or view the Site, you signify your acceptance of the then-current Privacy Policy. If you do not accept this Privacy Policy, you are not authorized to use the Site and must discontinue use immediately.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
We collect personal information regarding you when you create an account, post an advertisement, use the Site’s products or services, or communicate with us.
Account Verification:
To ensure site safety and prevent fraud, we require account verification. For this purpose, we collect a verification photo where you must hold a piece of paper clearly showing your Username, Email Address, and the Current Date. Your face and the arm holding the paper must be fully visible to confirm identity and prevent the use of edited or filtered images.
Information you provide during Registration:
When you create a new login, we collect your Username, Email address, and Password. This information is used to manage your account and secure your access.
Information you provide during Posting:
When you post an advertisement, we collect information including: Headline, Description, Age, Location, and Phone Number. In specific categories, we may also collect additional information such as Orientation, Service Type, and Physical Attributes (Height, Body Type, Ethnicity, etc.) as provided by you.
By submitting verification photos or posting content, you consent to our collection, storage, and use of this information as described in this Privacy Policy, and you also consent to your data being processed in compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. Verification photos submitted for account verification purposes will remain strictly confidential, stored securely on BackpageSeek.com, and will not be publicly displayed or shared with anyone. These photos will only be used to confirm your identity and prevent fraud.
How We Use This Information
BackpageSeek.com uses the information you provide to operate a safe, secure, and reliable platform. Specifically, we may use your information to:
- Verify identities to maintain a trusted and secure community.
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and its services.
- Display your advertisement as per your request.
- Protect account security and prevent spam, fraud, or abuse using Captcha and other security measures.
- Respond to inquiries, enforce our Terms of Use, and ensure community safety.
- Review, moderate, restrict, or remove any content or account at our sole discretion if it violates our policies, legal requirements, or community standards.
You authorize BackpageSeek.com to send account-related emails and, if opted-in, text messages to your mobile device. Promotional communications may also be sent with your consent, and you may opt out at any time.
While we take industry-standard measures to protect your data, no system is completely secure. BackpageSeek.com cannot guarantee absolute security against unauthorized access, data breaches, or misuse of information.
Users are solely responsible for the content they post. BackpageSeek.com does not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of any user-submitted information.
By using BackpageSeek.com, you acknowledge and consent that your information may be processed, stored, or transmitted in jurisdictions with different data protection laws than your own.
Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties
We may disclose your personal information to agents, vendors, cryptocurrency payment networks (for BTC transactions), advertisers, and service providers under confidentiality agreements who reasonably require access to such information to:
- Provide products or services, including Sponsored Ads
- Operate and manage the Site
- Offer customer support
- Update account information and premium status
- Send announcements and updates
- Respond to communications
- Facilitate business transfers or restructuring
- As otherwise authorized by you
We integrate third-party security software, including hCAPTCHA, to prevent spam and abuse. Information collected by hCAPTCHA is governed by their Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
BackpageSeek.com does not sell, rent, or trade users’ personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. Any sharing of information is strictly limited to operational needs such as providing services, processing payments, preventing fraud, complying with legal obligations, or maintaining platform functionality.
Disclosure in Other Circumstances
We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or governmental request; if necessary to protect Site rights or property; to investigate fraud or illegal activity; to enforce our Terms of Use; or in emergencies involving personal safety.
Please note: any personal information you voluntarily post publicly on the Site may be collected and used by others. BackpageSeek.com is not responsible for third-party use of publicly shared information.
Content available on BackpageSeek.com is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, medical, or financial advice. Users are responsible for verifying information independently.
BackpageSeek.com does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information posted by users. Users are solely responsible for the content they publish.
Collection of Non-Personal Information Using Cookies
We and our service providers collect non-personal information through cookies and tracking technologies to: (i) Deliver relevant content, (ii) Analyze usage and performance, and (iii) Monitor Site activity.
This data may include IP address, browser type, operating system, ISP domain, pages viewed, usage patterns, and approximate geolocation data.
Advertisers and third parties may also collect non-personal data to deliver relevant ads. You may opt out of targeted advertising through your device or ad network settings. We comply with the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Self-Regulatory Principles.
Communication From the Site / Opt-Out
We may send announcements, updates, and account-related messages. You may opt out of promotional emails by replying with “unsubscribe.” Please note: opting out of essential account communications may limit access to certain features.
Correction / Update of Personal Information
You may review, update, or correct your personal information by contacting us. You may also request deletion of your account data; however, doing so may result in loss of access to account-restricted areas.
Data Retention & Deletion Policy
Users can delete individual advertisements from their account at any time. Once deleted, the content is removed from public view permanently and immediately.
To delete your full account and all associated data, you must contact BackpageSeek.com support. Upon request, support will remove your account and all related content. Once deleted, this information cannot be restored or recovered.
Note to Law Enforcement: While deletion is intended to be immediate, minimal transaction records or temporary system logs may exist briefly for system integrity and fraud prevention. We are under no obligation to retain or provide copies of deleted content.
Age Restrictions & Children's Privacy
BackpageSeek.com is strictly intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). Consistent with the nature of our content, we require users to verify their age before accessing certain parts of the Site.
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are under 18, you are not authorized to use the Site and must leave immediately. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete that account and all related data.
Links to Other Sites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. BackpageSeek.com does not control or endorse these sites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or security.
E-Commerce and Secure Server
We use industry-standard security measures to protect personal information. Transactions are processed through secure servers; however, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Users & Data Security
BackpageSeek.com may be accessed by users from different countries. By using the Site, you acknowledge and consent that your private registration data may be processed or stored in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect private account data. However, any information you voluntarily post in advertisements is public by nature and may be collected or used by others.
We may preserve and disclose information when we believe it is necessary to comply with legal obligations, law enforcement requests, or to protect the safety of users or the public.
Policy Changes and Acceptance
This Privacy Policy shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes become effective upon posting. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can reach us through the following:
Email: support@backpageseek.com