Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1/1/2026
Website: theYNC.com
1. INTRODUCTION
theYNC.com (“YNC,” “we,” “us,” “our”) is an adult-only (18+) news and documentation platform that may host graphic and disturbing real-world footage.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information.
By accessing YNC, you consent to this Policy.
If you do not agree, discontinue use immediately.
2. HIGH-RISK PLATFORM DISCLOSURE
YNC hosts graphic real-world content including but not limited to:
- Fatal accidents
- Violent crime footage
- War footage
- Riot footage
- Law enforcement encounters
- Severe bodily injury
- Death documentation
Because of the nature of the platform, we implement enhanced logging and monitoring for safety and legal compliance.
3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Email address
- Username
- Password (encrypted)
- Uploaded content
- Messages to support
- Reports or takedown requests
We may collect metadata associated with uploads, including timestamps and originating IP address.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you access YNC, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Device identifiers
- Browser type
- Operating system
- ISP
- Referring URLs
- Time/date stamps
- Viewing activity
- Click behavior
- Geographic region (city/state level)
- Session identifiers
- Cookie identifiers
This logging is necessary for:
- Abuse prevention
- Fraud detection
- Security enforcement
- Legal defense
- Cooperation with lawful investigations
4. ENHANCED SECURITY & LOG RETENTION
Because YNC hosts high-risk content, we may:
- Retain IP logs for extended periods
- Preserve server logs for legal defense
- Maintain audit trails of uploads and edits
- Archive reported content for evidentiary purposes
Even if content is removed, backend logs may be preserved where legally required.
5. ANTI-DOXXING & PERSONAL DATA ABUSE POLICY 🛡
YNC strictly prohibits:
- Posting private home addresses
- Posting private phone numbers
- Posting personal financial data
- Posting social security numbers
- Posting private emails without consent
- Publishing non-public identifying details
- Coordinated harassment campaigns
We reserve the right to:
- Immediately remove doxxing content
- Permanently ban offenders
- Preserve identifying logs
- Report severe violations to law enforcement
Users who post personal identifying information without lawful basis assume full legal liability.
YNC disclaims responsibility for user-posted personal data but will respond to verified privacy complaints.
6. LEGAL COMPLIANCE & LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION
We may disclose data when we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with federal, state, or international law
- Respond to subpoenas
- Protect victims
- Investigate violent crime
- Prevent imminent harm
- Enforce our Terms of Service
YNC reserves the right to preserve data beyond normal retention timelines where litigation or investigation is anticipated.
7. USER-GENERATED CONTENT DISCLAIMER
Content posted by users:
- May include third-party individuals
- May depict public events
- May be redistributed outside our control
- May be indexed by search engines
Individuals depicted in public events generally have no expectation of privacy under U.S. law.
However, verified privacy or misidentification complaints will be reviewed.
8. DATA USE PURPOSES
We use collected data to:
- Operate the platform
- Improve security
- Enforce policies
- Prevent illegal activity
- Monitor system performance
- Defend against legal claims
- Detect spam, bots, and coordinated attacks
We do not sell personal data.
9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
We may use third parties for:
- Hosting
- Content delivery
- Security monitoring
- Email communications
- Payment processing (if applicable)
- Analytics
Third-party providers are contractually required to safeguard data.
10. DATA RETENTION
We retain:
- Account data while active
- Logs for security and compliance
- Removed content for evidentiary purposes
- Abuse investigation records
Retention periods may exceed account lifetime when legally necessary.
11. ACCOUNT TERMINATION & DATA DELETION
Users may request deletion via:
[Insert Email]
We may retain certain data:
- For fraud prevention
- To comply with legal obligations
- To defend against claims
Deleted accounts do not guarantee deletion of all logs.
12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
YNC is strictly 18+.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
If discovered, accounts will be terminated immediately.
13. CALIFORNIA / CCPA RIGHTS
California residents may request:
- Access to personal data
- Deletion (subject to legal exceptions)
- Disclosure of data categories collected
We do not sell personal data.
Requests: [Insert Email]
14. INTERNATIONAL USERS
Data may be processed in the United States.
By using the Site, you consent to cross-border data transfer.
15. NO GUARANTEE OF ANONYMITY
Although users may use pseudonyms, YNC logs IP addresses and other identifying metadata.
We cannot guarantee anonymity in cases of legal process.
16. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Policy at any time.
Continued use constitutes acceptance.
17. CONTACT
Privacy inquiries:
Verasel, Inc.
Privacy Department c/o "theYNC"
House of Francis, Room 303.
Victoria, English River, 0000, Republic of Seychelles.