Our Privacy Philosophy
At Aussie Flame, we believe privacy is a right - not a feature. We don't track users to manipulate behavior, and we don't sell your data to advertisers or data brokers. Every feature we build is designed with transparency, respect, and control in mind.
You deserve to know what's collected, why it's needed, and how it's protected. We keep things simple, honest, and secure - no hidden tracking for advertising, no dark patterns, and no bait-and-switch tactics.
What We Collect
We only collect the minimum data needed to operate the site and support your experience:
- Account Information: Username, email address, password (securely hashed and not visible).
- Membership Details: Membership status and tier.
- Profile Information: Display name, profile image, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, relationship status, location, interests, physical attributes, lifestyle choices, and other profile fields you provide.
- Images: Profile and gallery uploads.
- Interactions: Likes, matches, messages, and other site activity.
- Support Requests: Name, email, subject, message, and any attachments you submit.
- Security Metadata: Session ID, CSRF token, IP address, and browser type (used for security, abuse prevention, and fraud detection).
What We Don't Do
We believe in minimal, respectful data practices. Here's what we intentionally avoid:
- No third-party advertising trackers: We don't use ad pixels or cross-site tracking cookies.
- No hidden surveillance: We don't record keystrokes, mouse movements, or background activity.
- No location spying: We don't collect GPS or real-time location data.
- No psychological profiling: We don't exploit user behavior for marketing manipulation.
- No data selling: We never sell or rent your personal data to advertisers or data brokers.
- No fake engagement bait: We don't send fake "someone liked you" alerts.
- No unnecessary device access: We don't access your microphone or camera unless you upload media.
We may use limited technical logs and security metadata to protect the platform, prevent abuse, and ensure safety - never for advertising or manipulation.
Why We Collect It
- Account Information: Used for account creation and secure login.
- Membership Details: Used to control feature access and optional upgrades.
- Profile Information: Used to help members discover each other.
- Images: Used to display profile and gallery content.
- Interactions: Used for likes, matches, messaging, and abuse prevention.
- Support Requests: Used to handle user inquiries.
- Security Metadata: Used to detect fraud, secure sessions, and protect accounts.
How We Protect Your Data
- Hashed Passwords: Stored using secure one-way hashing.
- Session-Based Authentication: Secure login sessions with inactivity timeouts and regeneration.
- CSRF Protection: All critical requests use CSRF tokens.
- Access Controls: Sensitive features restricted by permission level.
- Safe Input Handling: Prepared statements and output escaping prevent injection and XSS attacks.
- Image Moderation: Uploaded images are reviewed before approval.
- Essential Cookies Only: Cookies are used for security and functionality, not advertising.
Data Storage & Protection
- Secure Image Storage: Stored outside public directories and served via protected endpoints.
- Watermarking: Images may be watermarked to discourage misuse.
- Private Account Details: Emails and personal data are not publicly shown.
- Action Logging: Key actions are logged to support security and abuse investigation.
- Restricted Access: Sensitive systems are accessible only to authorised staff.
Your Controls
- Edit Your Profile: Change your details and images at any time.
- Remove Content: Control what others can see.
- Delete Your Account: We remove public data and anonymise personal data, with limited retention for fraud and legal compliance.
- Manage Likes and Matches: Control who you interact with.
- Control Notifications: Enable or disable non-essential emails.
- Request Support: Contact us anytime for privacy assistance.
Contact for Privacy Concerns
- Support Form: Visit our Support page
We respond to all privacy-related requests respectfully and promptly.