Effective Date: May 1, 2025

Spectrum for Men (“we,” “us,” “our”) is an online community for Gay, Bi, and Queer individuals, offering forums, blogs, product reviews, directories, social networking, and affiliate content. We are committed to transparency, user privacy, ethical business practices, and legal compliance. By using our site or services, you agree to these policies.

1. Nature and Purpose

• Spectrum for Men is a private, adult-only community. No minors are permitted.
• Content includes product reviews, articles, blogs, directories, forums, social networking, affiliate links, and advertising (including lifestyle, wellness, and adult products/services).
• Profile matching helps users find others with shared interests; this is not a dating website and real-life meetings are not permitted.

2. Age Restriction and Verification

Spectrum for Men is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. 

To comply with legal requirements and protect minors, all users must complete an age verification process before accessing age-restricted areas or content. This process may include submitting your date of birth and verifying your age using a government-issued ID, third-party verification service, or other approved method.

Information Collected for Age Verification:
We collect and securely store the following data for verification purposes:

• Date of birth (encrypted at rest)
• Verification status (e.g., verified/unverified)
• Verification method (e.g., government-issued ID, third-party service)
• Confirmation tokens, reference, or transaction ID

Your age verification data is used solely to confirm your eligibility to access age-restricted content and for legal compliance. This data is encrypted and retained only as long as necessary for compliance, auditing, and security. We do not use this data for marketing or profiling and do not retain copies of government-issued IDs after verification is complete.

For more details, see our Age Restriction and Verification Policy.

3. User Interaction and Content

• Explicit or adult content is restricted to verified users aged 18+. See 2. Age Restriction and Verificationtion.
• Users may post, upload, and share content (text, images, videos, reviews, comments) in accordance with our User-Generated Content Agreement, Acceptable Use Policy, and Community Guidelines.
• Content moderation uses both human and AI review. Explicit or adult content is restricted to designated, age-restricted areas.
• Users retain copyright to their content but grant us a license to display it on the site unless consent is withdrawn.

4. Data Collection, Use, and Processing

• We collect only necessary personal data: usernames (pseudonyms allowed), display names, emails, passwords, IP addresses, payment details, and technical logs.
• We collect age verification data as described in, 2. Age Restriction and Verification section
• Data is collected via forms, cookies, and similar technologies for account management, site functionality, marketing, analytics, and advertising.
• Sensitive data (e.g., sexual orientation, health) is provided at your discretion. Minors are not permitted to access our system and no data from minors is collected.
• For more, see our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Age Restriction and Age Verification, and Data Processing Agreement.

5. Data Sharing, Processors, and International Transfers

• We do not sell or rent personal data. Data may be shared with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors, advertising networks) bound by strict confidentiality and security obligations.
• International transfers are avoided where possible; if required, we implement legal safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
• See our Data Processing Agreement and Supplier Code of Conduct for more information.

6. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• We comply with all applicable laws, including US, Canadian, UK, EU, Australian, and New Zealand privacy and consumer protection laws.
• We cooperate with law enforcement in accordance with our Guidelines for Law Enforcement and Government Requests.

7. Intellectual Property

• All original website content (articles, reviews, blogs, branding) is owned by Spectrum for Men. User-generated content remains the property of its creator.
• Users grant us a license to display their content unless consent is withdrawn.
• For copyright issues, see our Copyright Notice & Intellectual Property Policy.

8. Commercial Terms

• Refund & Return Policy: Refunds for SaaS, memberships, and donations are available within 30 days. Physical goods may be returned within 30 days for credit or replacement (customer pays return shipping; 15% restocking fee applies). Returns must be in like-new condition with original packaging.
• Payment Terms: Payment is due before goods/services are provided. Accepted methods are listed at checkout. Taxes apply where required.
• Shipping Policy: Goods ship within 3 business days (US only). Tracking and notifications provided.
• Customer Service: Support is available via self-service, tickets, and email (response within 2 business days).
• Pricing: No hidden fees; location-based pricing may apply (e.g., $10 USD, $12 CAD).

9. User Rights and Responsibilities

• Users must complete age verification and may request information about or deletion of their age verification data, subject to legal requirements.
• Users may access, correct, or delete their data at any time.
• Users must comply with all site policies, including User Code of Conduct, Moderator Code of Conduct, Community Guidelines, Age Restriction and Verification Policy and Acceptable Use Policy.
• Accounts may be suspended or terminated for violations.

10. Data Retention and Security

• Data is retained only as long as necessary for stated purposes or as required by law. Account and profile data are deleted upon account deletion, with some retention for legal or operational reasons.
• Age verification data is encrypted and retained only as long as necessary for compliance and security.
• We use robust security measures (encryption, access controls, regular audits).
• See our Data Retention Policy for details.

11. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

• Use of the site is at your own risk. Information is for general purposes only and not professional advice.
• We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information.
• See our Disclaimer for more details.

12. Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking

• We prohibit all forms of forced labor, slavery, and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.
• Suppliers must comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct and Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.

13. Enforcement, Appeals, and Reporting

• Moderation actions are taken to protect the community and ensure compliance. Users may appeal moderation decisions.
• Violations may result in warnings, suspension, or permanent removal.
• Reports of violations, abuse, or concerns can be made via our support channels.

14. Policy Updates and Contact

• We may update these policies as needed. Significant changes will be communicated via the website or email.
• For questions or to exercise your rights, contact us.
  Spectrum for Men
  PO Box 2269
  Westport, WA 98595, USA

By using Spectrum for Men, you acknowledge and agree to all of the above policies and terms. Please review each referenced policy for further details on your rights and responsibilities. For your convenience, below is a concise list of policies.