Age Verification & 18+ Content
Last updated May 2026
Why we ask
Nightlife and some user content is intended for adults. To show or let you post 18+ content, we ask you to confirm your date of birth and attest that you are 18 or older.
How we verify
For the QBAD adult layer we use document-based identity verification through Stripe Identity: you photograph a government ID and take a matching selfie, and Stripe confirms you are 18 or over. queer.bar never sees or stores your ID document or selfie; we receive only the verified result and your date of birth. Where document checks are not required, we may instead accept self-declaration of your date of birth. Providing false information is a breach of our Community Guidelines.
Stripe Identity
When document verification is used, Stripe processes your ID and selfie as an independent controller under its own privacy policy (stripe.com/privacy). We retain only the 18+ result, your date of birth and a verification reference for audit. You can delete this with your account at any time.
What we store
We store your date of birth and a verified flag against your anonymous account, solely to gate age-restricted content and meet our obligations. Your date of birth is never shown to other users and is never returned by our public APIs.
What it unlocks
Once verified, content marked 18+ becomes visible to you, and you can mark your own posts 18+. Unverified users simply never see age-gated posts or comments.
Your control
Because your identity here is anonymous and device-based, you can stop using the service at any time. You can permanently delete your account and all associated data, including your date of birth, from your privacy settings. You can also email privacy@queer.bar to request erasure.
Not a substitute for the law
Age-restricted venues, events and purchases enforce their own legal age checks in person. Online self-attestation does not replace those.
These documents are provided in good faith and describe how queer.bar currently works. They are drafts and not legal advice; have them reviewed by a qualified lawyer before relying on them. Compliance with GDPR, the UK Data Protection Act 2018, and US/EU privacy laws is an ongoing organisational responsibility, not something software alone establishes.