OnlyFans Privacy Policy

Item: OnlyFans
Rating: 18
Author: Privacy.Law Editorial Team

Last updated: December 2024 | Reviewed: February 2026

Extensive data collection including government IDs, selfies, financial details, and content metadata. Previous data exposure incidents raise serious concerns.

Grade F

Privacy Summary: OnlyFans collects extremely sensitive data: government-issued IDs, selfies for facial recognition, detailed financial information, and extensive metadata about content and viewing habits. The platform has experienced data leaks and the sensitive nature of the content makes privacy failures particularly damaging.

Category Scores

Data Collection 12/100

Data Sharing 15/100

Data Retention 18/100

Security Measures 25/100

User Controls 20/100

Key Findings

🔎 Extensive Identity Verification Data

OnlyFans requires government-issued ID and selfies for creator verification. This biometric data and identity documents are stored and processed by third-party verification services.

"We collect your government-issued identification documents and selfie images for identity verification purposes. This information is processed by our verification partners."

🔎 History of Data Exposure

OnlyFans has experienced data leaks and security incidents. Given the sensitive nature of the content and user base, these breaches can have severe personal consequences for affected users.

🔎 Extensive Metadata Collection

The platform collects detailed metadata about content uploads, viewing patterns, subscriber interactions, and messaging. This creates a comprehensive profile of user activity.

"We collect information about your use of the platform including content you view, time spent, interactions with other users, and messaging activity."

🔎 Financial Data Exposure

Detailed financial information is collected for both creators (for payouts) and subscribers (for payments). This includes bank account details, tax information, and transaction history.

Data Collection Summary

Data Type	Collected	Risk Level
Government ID	Yes	Critical
Facial Biometrics	Yes	Critical
Bank Account Details	Yes	High
Content Metadata	Yes	High
Viewing History	Yes	High
Message Content	Yes	High

Recommendation

High Privacy Risk: OnlyFans collects some of the most sensitive data possible - identity documents, biometrics, financial data, and intimate content. Any data breach could have severe consequences.

For Users: Understand that using OnlyFans means exposing highly sensitive personal information. Consider whether the platform's security track record is acceptable for the data you're providing.