Subpoena Compliance and User Data Disclosure Policy

Effective Date: 01 January 2025

Last Updated: 07 October 2025

Applies To: All users, creators, affiliates, and third-party entities interacting

1. Purpose

This Subpoena Compliance and User Data Disclosure Policy ("Policy") outlines the procedures and legal standards governing [Platform Name]'s response to subpoenas, court orders, search warrants, and other compulsory legal requests for user data. The Platform is committed to complying with applicable laws while protecting user privacy, data integrity, and due process rights.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to all legal requests for user data, including:

  • Subpoenas issued by civil or criminal courts
  • Search warrants issued by law enforcement agencies
  • Court orders compelling disclosure
  • Requests under mutual legal assistance treaties (MLATs) or international cooperation frameworks
  • Emergency disclosure requests under applicable laws

This Policy does not apply to voluntary data disclosures, internal investigations, or user-initiated data access requests.

3. Legal Standards and Jurisdiction

SinParty is operated by a Delaware Limited Liability Company and operates globally. As such, its handling of user data in response to subpoenas and other legal requests is governed by a combination of U.S. federal and state laws, as well as international data protection regulations applicable to the location of the data subject. The Platform is committed to complying with all relevant legal frameworks, including but not limited to:

A. United States
  • Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
  • Stored Communications Act (SCA)
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Applicable state-level privacy and subpoena laws (e.g., New York SHIELD Act, Virginia CDPA)
B. European Union and EEA
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679)
  • ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC)
  • Cross-border data transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Data Protection Agreements (DPAs)
C. United Kingdom
  • UK GDPR (post-Brexit adaptation of EU GDPR)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
D. Canada
  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Provincial privacy laws (e.g., Quebec's Law 25, Alberta's PIPA)
E. Australia
  • Privacy Act 1988
  • Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
F. South Africa
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
G. Other Jurisdictions
  • Brazil: Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • India: Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
  • Japan: Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
  • Singapore: Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
  • South Korea: Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
H. International Cooperation

Requests originating outside the United States must comply with applicable international legal instruments, including:

  • Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs)
  • Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad
  • Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)

Legal requests must be issued by a competent authority with jurisdiction over the Platform or its data processors. The Platform reserves the right to reject or challenge requests that are overbroad, extraterritorial without proper legal basis, or inconsistent with applicable privacy laws.

4. User Data Protection Principles

The Platform adheres to the following principles when responding to legal requests:

  • Necessity: Only data specifically requested and legally required will be disclosed
  • Minimization: Disclosure is limited to the narrowest scope necessary
  • Authentication: All requests must be verified for authenticity and legal sufficiency
  • Notification: Where legally permissible, affected users will be notified of the request
  • Challenge Rights: The Platform may challenge overbroad, vague, or unlawful requests in court
5. Subpoena Processing Procedures
5.1 Receipt and Verification

All subpoenas and legal requests must be submitted to legal@sinparty.com or served at the Platform's registered legal address. Upon receipt, the Platform will:

  • Log the request in its legal compliance system
  • Verify the identity and authority of the requesting party
  • Assess the legal sufficiency of the request (e.g., jurisdiction, scope, relevance)
5.2 Review and Response

Requests are reviewed by the Platform's Legal and Compliance teams. The response process includes:

  • Identifying relevant user data (e.g., account info, IP logs, content uploads)
  • Determining whether the data is covered by privilege or protected categories
  • Preparing a disclosure package in compliance with applicable laws
  • Responding within the legally mandated timeframe
5.3 Emergency Requests

In cases involving imminent harm, child exploitation, or terrorism, the Platform may expedite disclosure under applicable emergency laws. Such requests must be accompanied by:

  • A written statement of exigent circumstances
  • Contact information for the responsible law enforcement officer
  • Post-disclosure judicial validation within the required timeframe
6. User Notification

Unless prohibited by law, gag order, or court directive, the Platform will notify affected users of:

  • The nature of the request
  • The data disclosed
  • The requesting authority
  • Any available rights to challenge or appeal

Notifications will be sent via email or platform dashboard within seven (7) business days of disclosure.

7. Data Categories Subject to Disclosure

The following categories of data may be disclosed in response to valid legal requests:

Data Type Description
Account Information Username, email, registration date, payment method
IP and Access Logs Login timestamps, IP addresses, device identifiers
Uploaded Content Videos, images, metadata, captions
Communication Logs Messages sent via platform (if applicable)
Financial Records Transaction history, payout records, affiliate earnings

Sensitive data (e.g., biometric identifiers, private communications) will only be disclosed if explicitly compelled by law.

8. Governance and Oversight

All subpoena responses are documented and subject to internal audit. The Platform maintains:

  • A secure legal request tracking system
  • Annual transparency reporting (see Section 9)
  • External legal counsel review for complex or cross-border cases
9. Transparency Reporting

The Platform will publish an annual transparency report disclosing:

  • Number of legal requests received
  • Number of requests complied with
  • Jurisdictions of origin
  • Categories of data disclosed
  • Number of users notified

Aggregate data will be anonymized to protect user identities.

10. Policy Updates

This Policy may be amended to reflect changes in law, technology, or platform operations. Users will be notified of material changes via email or public notice. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Legal Contact Information

All legal requests must be directed to:

Orbit Internet LLC
Attn: Legal Department
66 West Flagler Street, Suite 900, Miami, FL, 33130
Email: legal@sinparty.com