Age Verification & Consent Policy

Effective Date: 26/09/2025

Introduction

KSutra is committed to preventing access to adult content by individuals under the age of 18 in compliance with the UK Online Safety Act 2023 and related regulations.

This Age Verification & Consent Policy explains how we verify user age and handle personal data collected during this process to protect our users' privacy and comply with legal obligations.

Legal Background

Since July 25, 2025, the UK Online Safety Act requires all providers of pornographic content and other regulated adult materials to implement "highly effective" age assurance measures.

Ofcom, the UK regulator, mandates that age verification methods must be:

  • Technically accurate
  • Robust and reliable
  • Fair and non-discriminatory
  • Respectful of user privacy

Who This Affects

This policy applies to all users seeking access to age-restricted content on our Website and services.

By accessing such content, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and consent to undergo our age verification checks.

Age Verification Methods Used

We employ one or more of the following "highly effective" age verification methods approved by Ofcom:

  • Government-issued ID verification with facial recognition
  • AI-powered facial age estimation technology
  • Mobile carrier age verification
  • Bank or credit card checks confirming adult status
  • Other privacy-preserving electronic age check methods

Personal Data Processing

Age verification may involve collecting sensitive personal data such as:

  • Identity documents (e.g., passport, driving license)
  • Photographs or selfie videos for biometric age estimation
  • Payment or mobile carrier data

All personal data collected is processed lawfully under UK GDPR, with strict technical and organisational measures to protect your privacy and prevent unauthorized access.

We do not retain verification data longer than necessary to confirm your age and comply with legal obligations.

Consent

By providing personal information for age verification, you explicitly consent to its processing solely for the purpose of verifying your legal age.

You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time; however, withdrawing consent may restrict your access to age-restricted content and services.

Data Security and Sharing

We implement strong encryption and security protocols for transmitting and storing your data.

We only share your data with trusted third-party age verification providers under strict confidentiality agreements and never for marketing purposes.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:

  • Access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification of inaccurate data
  • Erasure of certain personal data (where applicable)
  • Restriction or objection to processing
  • Data portability

Requests regarding your data privacy should be directed to sales@ksutra.co.uk 

Non-Compliance and Refusal

If you fail or refuse to complete the age verification process, access to age-restricted content and services will be denied.

Attempting to circumvent the system may lead to account suspension or other restrictions per our Terms and Conditions.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Age Verification & Consent Policy, please contact: 

KSutra 

85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, W1W 7LT 

Email: sales@ksutra.co.uk