Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how AfterDark (“AfterDark”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and discloses information when you use our website, applications, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

AfterDark is an adult-only AI platform designed for generating fictional stories in a private and respectful environment. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. Your use of AfterDark is also governed by our Terms of Service.

We are based in Queensland, Australia. This Policy is intended to align with applicable Australian privacy requirements, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

2. What Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide directly

Depending on how you use AfterDark, we may collect information you provide, such as:

• Account details (for example, username and email address)
• Prompts, text inputs, and generated story content
• Messages or communications you send to us (for example, support requests)
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Device and browser information
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
• Log data and error reports
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8)

2.3 Third-party information

We may receive limited information from service providers that help us operate AfterDark (for example, hosting, analytics, or authentication providers). We do not buy personal information lists and we do not sell your personal information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

• Provide and operate the Service
• Generate AI story outputs based on your prompts
• Maintain, secure, and improve platform performance
• Manage user accounts and authentication
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Monitor misuse, abuse, or violations of our policies
• Comply with legal obligations

4. AI Processing and Generated Content

Your prompts and generated outputs are processed to provide the Service. We do not publish your private prompts or stories unless you explicitly choose to share them.

We may use aggregated, de-identified usage information to understand performance, improve reliability, and enhance safety and moderation. We do not attempt to use de-identified data to identify you.

5. When We Share Information

We may share information in limited circumstances, including:

• Service providers who help us run the Service (for example, hosting, analytics, security, or authentication), under confidentiality obligations
• Legal requirements, where required or authorised by law (for example, lawful requests from courts or regulators)
• Safety and enforcement, to investigate abuse, enforce our Terms, protect users, or prevent harm
• Business changes, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (we will take reasonable steps to ensure continuity of protections)

We do not sell your personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and our operational needs.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to help the Service function, remember preferences, and understand usage patterns. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly.

9. Overseas Disclosure

Some of our service providers may store or process information outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate protections are in place, consistent with applicable Australian privacy requirements.

10. Adults Only / No Children

AfterDark is strictly for users aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

11. Access and Correction

You can request access to personal information we hold about you and request correction if it is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading. In some cases, we may need to verify your identity before responding.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date and, if changes are material, we may provide additional notice through the Service.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to privacy, please contact us:

Email: support@afterdark.ai
Legal: legal@afterdark.ai
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia