PRIVACY POLICY

LEASH ("Platform", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

We understand that the nature of our platform requires exceptional privacy protections. Your discretion is our priority.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and recognize that some data we process may constitute special category data under Article 9 (data concerning sex life or sexual orientation).

We process this data based on:

• Your explicit consent
• The necessity for providing our services
• Our legitimate interests in platform safety

Account Information:

• Email address
• Display name (may be pseudonymous)
• Password (encrypted)
• Age verification status

Profile Information:

• Profile photos (optional)
• Bio and preferences
• Limits and boundaries
• Communication preferences

Financial Information:

• Payment method details (processed by Stripe)
• Transaction history
• Spending limits you set

Usage Data:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, access times)
• Device information
• Interaction patterns

Content You Create:

• Messages and communications
• Task submissions and proofs
• Voice or video recordings (if used)

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain the Platform
• Process payments and tributes
• Match users with compatible partners
• Ensure platform safety and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Improve our services
• Communicate important updates

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted at rest and in transit using AES-256
• Separate encryption keys: PII, financial data, and content use different encryption keys
• Access controls: Strict role-based access to user data
• Regular audits: Security assessments and penetration testing
• Secure infrastructure: Hosted on GDPR-compliant cloud providers

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Payment processors: Stripe processes payments (subject to their privacy policy)
• Identity verification: Age verification providers
• Law enforcement: When legally required
• Other users: Only information you choose to share in your profile

We will never disclose your real identity to other users without your explicit consent.

We retain your data for:

• Active accounts: For the duration of your account
• Deleted accounts: Up to 30 days for recovery, then permanent deletion
• Financial records: As required by law (typically 7 years)
• Safety records: May be retained longer to prevent abuse

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Object: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent: At any time, without affecting prior processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@myleash.app

We use cookies for:

• Essential cookies: Required for platform functionality
• Authentication: Keeping you logged in
• Preferences: Remembering your settings
• Analytics: Understanding platform usage (anonymized)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the EU Commission
• Adequacy decisions for recipient countries
• Binding Corporate Rules where applicable

LEASH is strictly for adults 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we discover we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email or Platform notification. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision.

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

• Email: support@myleash.app

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.