Privacy Policy — Gatekeep
Effective Date: 01/04/2026
Gatekeep ("Platform", "we", "us", "our") is operated by an independent sole trader based in the United Kingdom.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you access or use the Gatekeep platform.
By using the Platform, you acknowledge that your personal data may be processed as described in this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this policy, you should not use the Platform.
1. Who We Are
Gatekeep is a digital platform that allows creators to publish content that users may unlock through payment.
Data Controller: Gatekeep (UK sole trader)
Contact email: contact@bygatekeep.com
Gatekeep determines how and why personal data is processed when you use the Platform.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information.
Account Information
When you create an account we may collect:
- Email address
- Username
- Profile image (if uploaded)
Creator Information
If you create content on the Platform we may collect:
- Creator profile details
- Uploaded content
- Payment and payout information processed by Stripe
Payment Information
Payments are processed by Stripe.
Gatekeep does not store credit card numbers or full payment details.
We may receive limited payment information such as:
- Transaction ID
- Payment confirmation
- Payment status
- Payment amount
Technical Information
When you access the Platform we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Access timestamps
This information helps maintain security and prevent abuse.
3. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data to:
- Provide and operate the Platform
- Process payments and unlock digital content
- Enable creator payouts
- Detect fraud and abuse
- Detect harmful or prohibited content using moderation tools
- Respond to user support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
Gatekeep does not sell personal data.
Gatekeep does not use personal data for advertising or marketing profiling.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK & EU GDPR)
Where applicable, we process personal data under the following legal bases:
Contractual necessity
To provide the Platform and process purchases.
Legal obligations
To comply with financial, tax, and fraud prevention requirements.
Legitimate interests
To maintain platform security and prevent abuse.
5. Cookies and Local Storage
Gatekeep uses essential cookies and similar technologies necessary for platform functionality.
These technologies may be used for:
- User authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Payment processing
- Session management
Gatekeep does not currently use advertising or marketing cookies.
Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, although certain features may not function properly.
6. Third-Party Services
Stripe
Used for payment processing and creator payouts.
Supabase
Used for authentication and database services.
Cloudinary
Used for image storage and delivery.
Hive
Used to assist with automated content moderation.
Uploaded content may be analyzed by Hive's AI moderation systems to help detect harmful or prohibited material.
Vercel
Used for website hosting and infrastructure.
These providers may process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
7. Content Moderation and Safety
To maintain a safe environment, Gatekeep may use automated moderation systems to review uploaded content.
This may include analyzing text, images, or media to detect content that violates the Platform's rules, including:
- Nudity or sexually explicit content
- Harmful or abusive content
- Content that violates the Terms of Service
Moderation technologies, including AI services provided by Hive, may assist Gatekeep in identifying such content.
These systems are used solely to enforce platform safety policies and detect potential violations.
Gatekeep may remove or restrict content that violates platform rules.
8. International Data Transfers
Because Gatekeep operates internationally, personal data may be processed outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area.
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used to ensure personal data remains protected in accordance with applicable law.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data:
- For as long as your account remains active
- As required by law (such as financial records)
- As necessary to prevent fraud or resolve disputes
Users may request deletion of their account at any time.
Certain information may be retained where legally required.
10. Your Rights (UK & EU Users)
Automated Decision-Making
Gatekeep may use automated systems to assist with platform moderation and fraud detection. These systems may analyze uploaded content or user activity to identify potential violations of platform rules.
These automated processes do not make final legal or financial decisions about users without human oversight. If content is restricted or removed due to automated detection, users may contact Gatekeep for review.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict processing
- Object to certain processing
- Request data portability
Requests can be submitted to: contact@bygatekeep.com
You may also lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
11. Security
Gatekeep implements reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data.
However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.
12. Children
Gatekeep is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Material changes may be communicated through the Platform.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact
For privacy questions or data protection inquiries contact: