Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26th June 2025

1. Introduction

At SquareNet Media, we specialise in developing sites, apps and creative solutions for our evolving brands that enable like-minded people to connect with one-another. Our Privacy Notice applies to all SquareNet Media products unless otherwise stated.

At SquareNet Media we want to demonstrate our respect for your privacy and that you have control over the personal data that you entrust to us, so we have created this privacy notice to inform you about:

The Terms that we use in this Notice
Categories of data
When we collect data from you
Special Category Data
Cookies and other data stored on your browser
Children's Privacy
Why we need the data that you provide
Advertising
What we do with your data
An overview of the security measures that we take to look after your data
How we process your photos and images

SquareNet Media takes privacy very seriously, especially given the sensitive nature of some of the data that we handle. This notice sets out how we treat your personal data and how we expect you to treat any personal data with which you come into contact on our sites. Please read it carefully before using any of our sites as it concerns use of your personal information.

The data protection law in the UK changed on 25 May 2018. Although this privacy notice sets out most of your rights under the new laws, we reserve the right to make amendments to this privacy notice.

2. Terms and Definitions

"We", "us", "our" refers to SquareNet Media Ltd.
"You", "your" refers to the member or user.
"The Fetish Network" refers to www.thefetishnetwork.com.
"The SquareNet Media website" refers to www.squarenetmedia.com.
EU refers to the European Union.
EEA refers to the European Economic Area.

These terms apply equally across all devices and platforms.

3. Personal Data Collection and Use

Categories of Data

Identity data: names, usernames, gender, etc.
Contact data: address, email, phone.
Financial data: payment card and bank details.
Transaction data: purchases, orders.
Technical data: IP address, browser/device details.
Technical data: IP address, browser and device type, platform, operating system, and login timestamps. We also estimate your location from your IP address (city, country, coordinates, timezone) to detect unusual login activity and ensure account security.
Usage data: how you interact with our services.
Marketing data: your communication preferences.

When We Collect Data

When you fill out forms.
Through your activity on our sites.
When you contact support.

We may also collect data if you:

Participate in surveys or interviews.
Advertise or promote with us.
Enter competitions.
Work with or are employed by SquareNet Media.

Login Activity and Security Logging

We log all login attempts to ensure account security. This includes:

Your IP address and estimated location (city, country, latitude/longitude, timezone)
Device details such as platform, browser, and device type (e.g., mobile or desktop)
The success or failure of the login attempt
Date and time of each attempt

This data helps us detect suspicious behaviour, prevent unauthorised access, and improve platform safety. We do not share this data with third parties.

4. Special Category Data

⚠️ Note: This section explains handling of sensitive data.

Health data
Sexual orientation
Religious beliefs
Other protected characteristics

Details will be provided where applicable for The Fetish Network’s operations.

5. Children's Privacy

Our services are restricted to users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18.

Age Verification

If we suspect a user is underage, we will:

Suspend the account
Request proof of age
Restrict access until verification

Important:

Failure to verify age may result in data deletion, except for minimal retention for legal safety.

6. Cookies and Technical Information

We use cookies for analytics, site preferences, and to remember login details. Google Analytics sets standard tracking cookies.

We also store data locally to resume sessions and improve your experience.

Ad providers may also set cookies. These are managed by third parties and governed by their privacy notices.

Google’s reCAPTCHA cookie is used for bot/spam protection.

7. Photos and Images Processing

Images uploaded to The Fetish Network must comply with our terms. Photos are stored securely within the EEA.

8. Advertising

We fund our services in part through advertising, including member-sponsored content and banner ads.

External Advertisers

⚠️ You are responsible for reviewing third-party privacy policies when clicking ads.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, and control your personal data under UK GDPR.

Access and portability of your data
Correction or deletion
Restriction or objection to processing
Withdraw consent or lodge complaints

11. Security Measures

We store data on secure, encrypted servers within the EU. Our systems are protected by physical and electronic security controls.

In case of breach, we notify users and regulators as required.

Automated Security Checks

We may use automated tools to detect repeated failed login attempts or suspicious activity. This may result in temporary account lockouts to help protect your data and our systems.

Login Data Retention

We retain login activity data (including IP addresses and access logs) for up to 6 months to support account security, fraud detection, and abuse prevention. Data may be retained longer only where required by law or for the investigation of serious terms violations.