Who we are
Our website address is:
https://mydarkdesires.com
This website (“Website”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is operated from Australia and is intended for adults aged 18 years and over.
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Age Restriction
This Website contains adult-oriented themes and is strictly intended for individuals aged 18 or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe that personal data from a minor has been submitted to this Website, please contact us immediately so it can be removed.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
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The data shown in the comments form
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The visitor’s IP address
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Browser user agent string
This information is collected to help with:
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Spam detection
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Site moderation
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Security and abuse prevention
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it.
Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if applicable) is visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the Website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors to the Website may be able to download and extract location data from images displayed on the site. We are not responsible for any personal information you choose to include in uploaded media.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on the Website.
Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your:
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Name
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Email address
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Website
These cookies are for convenience and last for one year.
Login Cookies
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in:
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Login cookies last for two days
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Screen options cookies last for one year
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If “Remember Me” is selected, login persists for two weeks
Logging out removes login cookies.
Editing Cookies
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is stored. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, however some parts of the Website may not function properly.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this Website may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles).
Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited that website directly. These websites may:
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Collect data about you
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Use cookies
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Embed additional third-party tracking
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Monitor your interaction with the embedded content
We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the privacy practices of third-party websites.
Email Subscriptions & Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we may collect:
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Your email address
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Any information you voluntarily provide in messages or forms
This information is used solely to:
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Send newsletters or updates
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Respond to inquiries
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Provide content you have opted into
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails. We do not sell or rent email addresses.
Analytics & Third-Party Services
We may use third-party analytics, security, or email delivery services to operate and improve the Website. These services may process data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that third-party providers comply with applicable privacy obligations.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
Data may be shared only:
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With service providers necessary to operate the Website
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When legally required
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To protect our legal rights, safety, or property
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
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Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automatic approval of follow-up comments.
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Registered user information (if applicable) is stored in user profiles.
Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames). Website administrators can also access and edit this information.
We may retain certain data where required for:
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Legal compliance
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Security purposes
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Abuse prevention
Your Rights Under Australian Law
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
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Request access to the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your personal data
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Request an exported copy of your personal data
These rights do not apply to data we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
Requests can be made by contacting us using the details on the Website.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Some data may be processed or stored outside Australia by third-party service providers. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You provide information at your own risk.
Adult Content Disclaimer
All content on this Website is:
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Fictional
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Consensual
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Intended for adults only
User-submitted content reflects the views of the individual contributor and not necessarily those of the Website owner. We are not responsible for user-generated content.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy-related inquiries or data requests, please contact us via the Website.