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:
- Tap on the secret to reveal it
- Tap "Report" and select a reason
- Optionally provide additional details
- 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.