Age Verification Policy

2) How the age gate works

• Self-declaration: you may be asked to confirm you are 18+ before continuing.
• Age assurance checks: we may request additional steps to confirm age (for example date of birth, identity details, or document checks) and may use a specialist verification provider where available.
• Ongoing checks: we may re-check age where required (e.g., account changes, risk signals, or compliance reviews).

3) If age cannot be verified

If we cannot reasonably confirm you are 18+, we may restrict access, pause features, decline registration, or close the account. We may also refuse service where information appears inaccurate or inconsistent.

4) Underage use: restrictions and termination

If we believe an account is used by someone under 18 (or was created using false age information), we may restrict or terminate access and take steps to prevent re-registration. We may request additional information to investigate.

5) Parents/guardians: reporting and support

If you are a parent or guardian and believe a minor has used our site, contact us promptly with any relevant details (name, email, device info, and what you observed). We will review and may restrict or close access.

6) How we handle age-verification data

• Purpose: to confirm eligibility (18+) and meet safety and compliance requirements.
• Data minimisation: we aim to collect only what is reasonably necessary for age assurance.
• Security: data is protected using reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.
• Retention: kept only as long as needed for verification, dispute handling, and legal/compliance obligations.
• Sharing: limited to service providers assisting with verification and security, or where required by law.

For more on personal information handling, see our Privacy Policy (if available on the site).