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UK Online Safety Act Compliance

Information about our compliance with the UK Online Safety Act and age verification requirements.

Last updated: 29 May 2026

Introduction

This document covers our compliance with the UK Online Safety Act ("OSA") and details how age assurance methodologies are used to ensure that children are not normally able to encounter adult content on Nastia when accessed from the UK.

Note: This information is for UK users only. If you are accessing Nastia from the United States, please see our US Age Verification Policy.

Types of Age Verification Methods

1. Credit Card Check

Process:

  1. Select "Verify by credit card" as the verification method
  2. Enter your card details securely
  3. A small authorization confirms the card is valid
  4. Access to adult content is granted upon successful verification

Why this works: Per Ofcom's guidance, UK credit cards are only issued to individuals 18 or older, so confirming a valid credit card establishes that the cardholder is an adult.

2. Digital ID (Coming Soon)

Provider: Google Wallet / Apple Wallet

Digital ID verification will be available once integration with wallet providers is complete. This will allow age verification through government-issued digital IDs stored in mobile wallets.

Privacy and Security

We follow a data-minimal approach to age assurance:

  • We do not store your payment card details
  • Age verification is performed by secure third-party payment processors
  • We only store the verification outcome (verified/not verified) and timestamp
  • No identity documents are collected or stored
  • Verification data is encrypted and securely stored

Membership and Age Verification

If you purchase a Nastia membership from the UK with a credit card, your age is verified as part of the payment process, as credit card ownership in the UK requires you to be 18 or older.

Contesting Verification Status

If you believe your age verification status has been determined incorrectly, or if you're experiencing issues with the verification process, please contact our support team through the Help Center.

Legal Basis

This age verification system is implemented in accordance with:

  • UK Online Safety Act 2023
  • Ofcom's guidance on highly effective age assurance (July 2025)
  • UK data protection laws (UK GDPR)

Further Information

For more information about our privacy practices and data handling, please visit our Privacy Policy.

For our terms of service, including content policies, please visit our Terms & Conditions.