Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to API Fansly, a service operated by an independent team of developers ("The Operator," "we," "us," or "our").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in the collection, use, and sharing of personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we process your data, relying on privacy best practices (like those derived from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679)) to protect our users globally.

By using www.apifansly.com ("Website"), you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our service.

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and payment details when you register or subscribe.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and usage data.
• Transaction Data: Payment and purchase history related to our services.
• Communication Data: Messages, support requests, and any correspondence with us.
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our API and Website.

We do not process or store any adult content, nor do we collect special category data under GDPR.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following lawful purposes (which we consider necessary for running the service):

• To Provide Our Services: Processing requests, managing accounts, and enabling access to our API.
• To Improve and Secure Our Services: Analyzing usage data, preventing fraud, and maintaining system security.
• To Process Payments: Facilitating transactions and ensuring billing accuracy.
• To Communicate With You: Providing customer support, responding to inquiries, and sending essential service notifications.
• To Comply With Legal Obligations: Meeting regulatory requirements (if applicable to the Operator's jurisdiction).

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Applicable to EU/EEA Users)

While we are not formally incorporated, we process your personal data based on these principles:

• Necessity for Contract - To provide you with our services as agreed upon.
• Legitimate Interests - To improve, secure, and optimize the quality of our services.
• Consent - Where applicable, for optional services such as marketing communications.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Account Information - Retained as long as the user has an active account.
• Transaction Data - Retained for 7 years for potential tax and accounting reasons.
• Technical and Usage Data - Retained for 12 months for security and analytics.
• Communications Data - Retained for 6 months unless required for legal claims.

Once the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with essential third parties:

• Payment Processors - To handle payments securely (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
• Hosting & Infrastructure Providers - To ensure website functionality and security (e.g., AWS, DigitalOcean).
• Analytics & Security Services - To monitor, detect, and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Legal Authorities - When required to comply with binding legal requests.

7. International Data Transfers

As a globally accessed service, your data may be processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that any such transfer is protected by adequate safeguards (e.g., contractual clauses or reliance on the recipient's certifications) to maintain a standard of protection equivalent to EU law.

8. Your Data Rights

Users, especially those in the EEA, have rights regarding their data, including:

• Right to Access - Request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification - Request corrections to inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your personal data under specific conditions.
• Right to Object - Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent - Withdraw consent for marketing or optional services.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@apifansly.com.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Functionality - To enable core services like authentication.
• Analytics & Performance - To track and improve user experience.
• Security & Fraud Prevention - To protect against threats.

You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

10. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular monitoring. However, no system is completely secure, and users should take personal precautions to protect their data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in regulations or our practices. Significant updates will be communicated via email or on our website. Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

12. Contact Information

For any questions or data-related requests, contact us via:

Email: contact@apifansly.com

Disclaimer: API Fansly is an independent development project and is not affiliated with Fansly.com nor Select Media LLC.