Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

FurFap ("the Site") is an adult art archive platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our services. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Username — publicly visible, chosen by you
• Email address — used for account recovery and critical notifications
• Password — stored as a one-way bcrypt hash; we cannot read your password

Usage Data

• IP addresses in server access logs (retained for security purposes)
• Pages viewed, search queries, and interaction data
• Browser type and operating system (via standard HTTP headers)

User-Generated Content

• Uploaded images, videos, and associated metadata (tags, descriptions, sources)
• Comments, forum posts, blips, wiki edits, and support tickets
• Favorites, votes, and other interaction records

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain, and provide the features of the Site
• To authenticate users and secure accounts
• To respond to support tickets and DMCA requests
• To enforce our Terms of Service and prevent abuse
• To generate anonymous usage statistics

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose information only when:

• Required by law, legal process, or governmental request
• Necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of FurFap, its users, or the public
• You have given explicit consent

5. Cookies

The Site uses session cookies to maintain your login state and CSRF protection tokens. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser or log out.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Bcrypt password hashing with high cost factor
• CSRF token protection on all form submissions
• Parameterized database queries to prevent injection

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

Account data is retained as long as your account is active. You may request account deletion by submitting a Support Ticket. Upon deletion:

• Your profile information will be removed
• Your uploaded content may be retained for archival purposes but disassociated from your identity
• Forum posts and comments may be retained with your username anonymized

8. Age Requirement

The Site is strictly for adults aged 18 and over (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information and terminate the associated account.

9. Third-Party Links

Content on the Site may link to external websites (source URLs, artist pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, submit a request through our Support Ticket system.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through site announcements. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please use our Support Ticket system.