YourSecret Community Guidelines U.S.

Updated: April 28, 2025

YourSecret, operated by Farnora Limited (Ireland), is a platform built for honest, anonymous self-expression. These guidelines help ensure a safe, respectful, and legal environment for our U.S.-based users. By using YourSecret, you agree to comply with these rules and all applicable laws.

Core Principles and User Responsibilities

1. Eligibility and Consent
  • 1.1 You must be 13 years or older to use YourSecret, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
  • 1.2 If you are under 18, you confirm that you have parental or guardian consent where required.
  • 1.3 We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your anonymous identity. Please review our [Privacy Policy].
2. Respectful Participation
  • 2.1 Harassment, bullying, or any form of toxic behavior is not allowed.
  • 2.2 Sharing personal information (yours or others') is prohibited.
  • 2.3 Attempting to de-anonymize users is strictly forbidden.
3. Authenticity
  • 3.1 Do not impersonate others or distribute intentionally false or misleading content.
  • 3.2 AI-generated content must be clearly disclosed when it portrays people or events.

Prohibited Content and Moderation

4. Prohibited Content
  • 4.1. Sexual Content
    No pornography, solicitation, grooming, or exploitation.
    Breastfeeding and artistic, non-sexual nudity are permitted when contextually appropriate.
  • 4.2. Violence and Harm
    Threats, incitement of violence, or depictions of abuse are strictly forbidden.
    Self-harm encouragement or glorification will be removed and may trigger safety protocols.
  • 4.3. Hate and Discrimination
    No content promoting racism, sexism, homophobia, religious bigotry, or similar hatred.
  • 4.4. Deceptive Practices
    Misinformation, impersonation, and fraud (e.g., catfishing, scams) are prohibited.
  • 4.5. Illegal Activity
    YourSecret may not be used for selling or promoting illegal goods (e.g., drugs, weapons, counterfeit documents).
    We comply with lawful requests from U.S. authorities and retain the right to report criminal behavior.
5. Moderation
  • 5.1. Systems and Review
    We use automated tools and human moderators to detect and respond to violations.
  • 5.2. Removals
    Content may be hidden, removed, or flagged for review. Urgent threats may be escalated to emergency services.
  • 5.3. Account Actions
    Violators may receive warnings, temporary bans, or permanent removal from the platform.
  • 5.4. Legal Protection
    As an international platform operated by Farnora Limited (Ireland), we respect the principles of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) regarding user-generated content, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws.

User Rights, Privacy & Updates

6. User Rights
  • 6.1. Reporting and Appeals
    Use in-app reporting tools for violations.
    Appeals for content or account actions can be submitted to support@yoursecret.org.
  • 6.2. Community Support
    Encourage respectful discussion and report harmful behavior.
7. Data Protection and Privacy
  • 7.1. Anonymity and Data Handling
    We do not collect personal data unless voluntarily provided.
    Anonymous secrets are never linked to identifiable users.
  • 7.2. Privacy Law Compliance
    We are committed to complying with major privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable, and adhere to high privacy standards internationally.
  • 7.3. Law Enforcement
    We comply with U.S. law enforcement requests in accordance with due process and only where legally required.
8. Policy Changes

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in law or platform operations. You will be notified via app notification or email before major changes take effect.

Feedback

Thank you for being part of the YourSecret community.
We’re committed to keeping YourSecret a safe, anonymous, and supportive place.
For help, contact us at: support@yoursecret.org