Last Updated: March 9, 2026

By using guiltydiary.com (the “Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Age Restriction

You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use this Website. We do not knowingly collect information from persons under that age.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Account & Membership Information
Name, email address, username, password, and other profile data.

Payment Information
Processed via Patreon or other authorized third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card or banking details.

User-Submitted Content
Any stories, text, images, or media you upload or post.

Usage Data / Technical Information
IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, pages visited, referring URLs, timestamps, and similar analytics data.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We and third parties may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tools to track user behavior and preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide access to free and paid content and manage memberships.

• To process payments via third-party platforms (e.g., Patreon).

• To communicate with you about your account, support requests, and updates.

• To administer surveys, promotions, or Website features.

• To monitor and enforce compliance with our Terms and Conditions.

• To detect, prevent, or address fraud, violations of policies, or security issues.

• To comply with legal obligations or enforce legal rights.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember login status and preferences.

• Improve site performance and functionality.

• Analyze user behavior and website traffic.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not function properly.

5. Payment Processing & Third-Party Platforms

All payments are processed securely by Patreon or other authorized third-party payment providers.

These providers may collect and store payment data according to their own privacy policies. We do not have access to full credit card or banking information.

By using Patreon or any other payment platform, you also agree to their respective privacy policies and terms.

6. User-Submitted Content

If you post or upload content (such as stories or images):

• That content may be visible to other users depending on settings.

• You should avoid including personal identifying information unless you are comfortable sharing it publicly.

• You represent that you own or have the rights to submit such content.

• You grant us a license to host, display, and distribute that content on the Website.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With Patreon or other service providers to facilitate payments.

• With vendors assisting with website operations (hosting, analytics, support tools).

• When required by law, legal process, or government request.

• To protect the rights, safety, or property of the Website or its users.

• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets.

9. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

Some pages on this Website may contain advertising, sponsored content, affiliate links, or promotional placements.

If you click on certain links or interact with advertisements, we may earn a commission or other compensation at no additional cost to you. These relationships help support the operation and maintenance of the Website.

Third-party advertising networks or partners may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to measure advertising performance and deliver relevant advertisements. These technologies are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.

We do not control the privacy practices of third-party advertisers, and we encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external services they interact with.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Accessing the personal information we hold about you.

• Requesting corrections to inaccurate information.

• Requesting deletion of your data.

• Restricting or objecting to certain data processing.

• Requesting a copy of your personal data (data portability).

• Withdrawing consent for processing where consent was the legal basis.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information provided below. We may request verification of identity before fulfilling requests.

11. GDPR Privacy Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides specific rights.

Data Controller

Guilty Diary
Website: https://guiltydiary.com
Email: contact@guiltydiary.com

Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity (providing services or memberships)

• Legitimate interests (website functionality, security, analytics)

• Legal obligations

• Consent, where required (such as optional cookies or communications)

Your GDPR Rights

You may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Rectify inaccurate information

• Request erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12. CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides additional rights.

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected about them.

• Request deletion of personal information we have collected.

• Request disclosure of categories and purposes of data collection.

• Opt out of the sale of personal information.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

To submit a CCPA request, contact us at the email address listed below.

13. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed on servers located outside your country.

By using the Website, you acknowledge that data may be transferred internationally and may be subject to different data protection laws.

14. Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended only for adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18 years of age. If we learn that a minor has provided personal information, we will delete it as soon as possible.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: contact@guiltydiary.com
Website: https://guiltydiary.com