Pornhub is one of the world’s largest adult-content platforms, with billions of monthly views and millions of uploaded videos. While many creators publish consensual content, non-consensual uploads, leaks, impersonation, and privacy violations remain major global problems.
This guide explains:
- ✔ What Pornhub is
- ✔ Who owns and operates it
- ✔ How to remove a photo or video
- ✔ Your legal rights under GDPR, EU laws, US DMCA, and revenge-porn legislation
- ✔ How deleteme.com can investigate leaks and remove harmful content
1. What Is Pornhub?
Pornhub is an adult video-hosting platform allowing user-generated content (UGC). Content ranges from professional studios to private uploads, often without strict verification in the past.
Key facts:
- Launch Year: 2007
- Industry: Adult entertainment, UGC
- Content Type: Videos, images, profiles, channels
- Risk Areas: Leaked private videos, impersonation, deepfakes, stolen content, revenge porn
2. Who Owns and Operates Pornhub?
Pornhub is operated by Aylo (formerly known as MindGeek), one of the world’s largest digital adult-entertainment groups. According to Pornhub’s Terms, users enter into a contractual relationship with Aylo Freesites Ltd, located at:
Aylo Freesites Ltd
Block 1, 195–197 Old Nicosia–Limassol Road
Dali Industrial Zone, 2540. Nicosia, Cyprus
Phone: +357 22662 320, Fax: +357 22343 282.
This entity is responsible for operating the Pornhub platform, its content, functionalities, and services.
For a complete company investigation report and financials, you can search at AlfaCredit.com
3. How to Remove a Post or Photo from Pornhub
3.1 Official Pornhub Content Removal Form
You can report any video or image via Pornhub’s official removal process if:
- You appear in the content
- It exposes private personal data
- It violates your privacy
- It uses your identity without consent
- It involves minors (high-priority removal)
You must provide:
- Exact URLs
- Proof of identity
- A signed, sworn statement
- Contact email
- Evidence of non-consent (if applicable)
3.2 Non-Consensual Content (NCC) / Revenge Porn Removal
Pornhub has a dedicated NCC team for:
- Revenge porn
- Leaked private photos
- Coercion/blackmail
- Hidden-camera recordings
These cases usually receive immediate action.
3.3 DMCA Takedown Notice
If you created the video or own the intellectual property rights, you may file a copyright (DMCA) removal notice.
You must prove ownership through:
- Contracts
- Original files
- Upload timestamps
- Copyright registration (if available)
3.4 Why Removal Is Not Enough
Deleting a video from Pornhub does not remove:
- Mirrors and copies
- Reuploads on other adult websites
- Search engine cached versions
- Dark-web references
- Screenshots or redistributed files
- Leaked metadata (email, username, IP)
This is why professional monitoring is essential.
4. Your Legal Rights
4.1 GDPR Rights (EU, Cyprus, Romania, etc.)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request the deletion of your personal data anywhere online
- Demand the removal of unlawful processing
- Request copies of any data Pornhub holds about you
- Demand the identity of platforms where your data was shared
GDPR Articles applied:
- Art. 17 — Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Art. 21 — Right to Object
- Art. 15 — Right of Access
- Art. 82 — Right to Compensation
4.2 US Laws (DMCA + Revenge Porn Laws)
Revenge-porn is illegal in 48 US states, including:
- California
- New York
- Florida
- Texas
- Illinois
- Virginia
Most states impose:
- Civil liability
- Criminal penalties
- Mandatory removal requirements
DMCA applies to copyright claims.
4.3 International Laws
Countries with strong protections:
- UK: Criminal offence to share intimate images without consent
- Canada: “Non-consensual Distribution of Intimate Images” Act
- Australia: eSafety Commissioner mandatory takedowns
- EU: Digital Services Act (DSA) requires fast content removal
5. How deleteme.com Can Help
Deleteme.com provides professional exposure analysis, dark-web intelligence, and content removal services for individuals facing leaks or privacy violations.
✔ 5.1 Deep Exposure Investigation
Deleteme.com scans:
- Adult websites (including Pornhub ecosystem)
- Social media
- 800+ data brokers
- Search engines
- Dark-web markets
- Leak databases
- Infostealer logs
You receive a full mapping of:
- Every appearance of your photo
- Username associations
- Metadata trails
- Email/phone matching
- Threat scoring
✔ 5.2 Dark Web & Infostealer Analysis
Identify:
- If your private content appears on dark-web sites
- If your Pornhub account was leaked
- Password leaks
- Payment exposure
- Username reuse risks
✔ 5.3 Content Removal Services
Deleteme can prepare and submit:
- DMCA notices
- GDPR erasure requests
- Revenge-porn removal demands
- Image takedowns
- Search engine delisting requests
- Privacy rights enforcement
✔ 5.4 Continuous Monitoring
You are notified instantly if:
- New leaks appear
- Photos reupload
- Your name is linked to adult content
- Your email or phone appears in new breaches
✔ 5.5 Reputation Management
Deleteme protects your online presence by:
- Reducing search engine visibility
- Removing harmful profiles
- Eliminating old mentions
- Handling media removal
- Rebuilding your online footprint
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can Pornhub remove a video immediately?
Yes, especially for non-consensual or underage content. Priority removals can occur within hours.
2. Can I remove Pornhub content without showing my ID?
No. Identity verification is legally required to prevent fraudulent deletions.
3. What if the video was uploaded years ago?
You still have rights under GDPR, DMCA, and revenge-porn laws to request removal.
4. Does removing a Pornhub video delete it from the whole internet?
No, copies, reuploads, and search-cache versions may continue to exist.
5. Can deletemecom remove my data from other adult websites?
Yes, deleteme.com handles multi-platform removal and monitoring.
If you’re ready to review your digital exposure or start a removal process,
You can send your request HERE.