Age Verification Policy (18+)

2) How age-gating works

• Self-declaration: we may ask you to confirm you are 18+ before allowing access (for example, via an on-screen prompt).
• Session controls: we may use cookies or similar technologies to remember your selection and help prevent repeat prompts.
• Account controls (if applicable): where accounts are offered, we may require a date of birth or an 18+ confirmation during signup or sign-in.

3) Additional verification (when needed)

If we reasonably suspect a user may be under 18, or if we need to meet legal or platform obligations, we may request additional age verification. This may include one or more of the following:

• re-confirmation of age and/or date of birth;
• verification using a third-party age assurance provider;
• limited proof-of-age checks (for example, a government-issued ID check or age-estimation), where proportionate and permitted.

If you do not complete requested verification, we may restrict or deny access.

4) Suspected underage use

If we believe an individual is under 18 or has provided false age information, we may take steps such as:

• blocking access to the site;
• suspending or terminating an account (if applicable);
• removing content or activity associated with the account where appropriate;
• requesting additional verification before restoring access.

5) Data handling for age verification

• Data minimisation: we aim to collect only what is reasonably necessary to confirm you are 18+.
• Use limitation: information provided for age checks is used for age verification, fraud prevention, and compliance purposes.
• Storage and retention: where we store verification records, we retain them only as long as needed for the purpose collected, legal requirements, or dispute handling.
• Security: we use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect verification-related information.
• Third parties: if a third-party verification provider is used, they may process information to deliver the verification result. We seek to use providers that return an age/eligibility result rather than unnecessary document details where possible.

6) Reporting underage access

If you believe someone under 18 is accessing SydneyReels.com, please report it with any relevant details (username, links, screenshots if available). We will review and take appropriate action.