Community Guidelines

Last updated: June 2026

Secretlink is built on ephemeral, location-based sharing. These guidelines ensure a safe experience for everyone. Violations are handled through our enforcement ladder.

✅ Allowed

  • Creative, fun, and harmless secrets
  • Anonymous confessions and thoughts
  • Location-based events and announcements
  • Jokes, compliments, and positive vibes
  • Encrypted DMs for private conversations
  • Sharing art, poetry, and creative writing

🚫 Not Allowed

Violence & Threats

  • Threats of physical violence or harm
  • Incitement to violence against individuals or groups
  • Glorification of terrorism or violent extremism

Harassment & Bullying

  • Targeted harassment of individuals
  • Doxxing (sharing private information without consent)
  • Coordinated attacks or pile-ons
  • Stalking or unwanted persistent contact

Hate Speech

  • Content promoting hatred based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality
  • Dehumanizing language or slurs
  • Holocaust denial or genocide denial

Sexual Content

  • Non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII)
  • Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) — reported to authorities immediately
  • Sexual solicitation of minors
  • Unsolicited sexual content directed at other users

Illegal Content

  • Drug trafficking or sale
  • Fraud, scams, or phishing
  • Sale of stolen goods or data
  • Content that violates applicable laws

Spam & Manipulation

  • Bulk posting of identical or near-identical content
  • Bot accounts
  • Misleading or deceptive content
  • Impersonation of other users or public figures

🚩 Reporting

If you see content that violates these guidelines:

  1. Tap on the secret to reveal it
  2. Tap "Report" and select a reason
  3. Optionally provide additional details
  4. Our moderation team will review within 24 hours

You will be notified when your report is reviewed. False reports made in bad faith may result in action against the reporter.

⚖️ Appeals

If your content was removed or your account was suspended, you can appeal:

  • You will be notified with the reason for the action
  • Click "Appeal" in the notification
  • Explain why you believe the decision was incorrect
  • Our team will review and respond within 7 days
  • If reversed, your content/account will be restored

📈 Transparency

We publish regular transparency reports showing moderation statistics, including reports received, actions taken, and appeal outcomes. See our Transparency Report.