Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

My Love Doll is a community forum for doll enthusiasts, operated from the United Kingdom and accessible at www.mylovedoll.uk. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us.

2. What Information We Collect

When you register for an account we collect the following information:

• Username — your chosen display name on the forum, visible to other members and guests.
• Email address — used to verify your account, send notifications you have opted into, and allow password resets. Not visible to other members.
• Password — stored as a one-way encrypted hash. We cannot read your password and will never ask you for it.
• IP address — recorded at registration and on each login. Used to protect the forum from spam and abuse.

When you use the forum we also collect:

• Posts, threads, replies, and any images or files you upload.
• Private messages and conversations you send through the forum.
• Activity logs such as login times and last seen information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and maintain your forum account.
• Verify your identity when you log in.
• Send you account-related emails such as email verification and password reset links.
• Send you forum notifications you have chosen to receive, such as replies to threads you are watching.
• Protect the forum against spam, abuse, and unauthorised access.
• Moderate content in line with our community guidelines.

We do not use your data for advertising. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to keep you logged in during your visit. A session cookie is set when you log in and is deleted when you close your browser or log out. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.

If you browse the forum as a guest, a temporary session cookie may be set to manage your visit. No personal information is stored in this cookie.

5. Who Can See Your Information

The following applies to the visibility of your data on the forum:

• Username — visible to all visitors including guests.
• Posts and uploaded images — visible according to the forum section they were posted in. Some sections are members-only.
• Email address — never shown publicly. Only accessible to forum administrators.
• IP address — never shown publicly. Only accessible to forum administrators for anti-spam and moderation purposes.
• Private messages — visible only to you and the recipient(s), and to administrators where required for moderation.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you request deletion of your account, we will remove your personal information from our systems. Some data may be retained for a limited period where required for security, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.

Posts you have made may be retained in anonymised form to preserve the continuity of forum discussions, unless you request otherwise.

7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your account and personal data.
• Object to or restrict how we process your data.
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us and we will respond within 30 days.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical measures to protect your data, including encrypted password storage and HTTPS across the site. However, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.

If you believe your account has been compromised, please change your password immediately and contact us.

9. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services which may process data as part of the forum's operation:

• StopForumSpam — during registration, your IP address and email are checked against the StopForumSpam database to prevent spam accounts. See their privacy policy at stopforumspam.com.
• Font Awesome — icon fonts are loaded from a CDN. This may result in a request being made to their servers when you visit the site.

We do not use Google Analytics or any other behavioural tracking services.

10. Children

This forum is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has registered on the forum, please contact us so we can remove the account.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, the “last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the forum after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to your privacy, please use our contact form. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 30 days.