Law Enforcement Requests

Favorited may hold the following user data, which can be subject to a valid law enforcement request:

Contacting Favorited - Where to Send Request

All legal must be submitted via email to: lawenforcement@favorited.com. This channel is actively monitored to ensure a secure, timely, and legally compliant response.

Important Requirements When Making a Request:

To ensure we can review and respond to your request without delay, please include all of the following information:

• Signature and Date: The request must be signed and dated by an authorized official.
• Format: Submit the request as a PDF on your agency’s official letterhead.
• Requesting Authority or Court Information:
  • Full name and location of the requesting agency
  • For court orders: include the full name of the court and the presiding judge or magistrate
• Requesting Officer Information
  • Full name and official title or rank
  • Badge or identification number
  • Agency-issued email address
  • Direct phone number (including any extension)
• Provide Clear Identifiers: Include relevant information such as a Favorited username to locate records efficiently or any associated user ID (Please refer to QA to see where a Favorited username can be found.)
• Data requested: Describe clearly and narrowly the specific information being sought. Requests that are vague, excessively broad, or lacking a sound legal foundation may be declined.
• Date range: Provide specific dates or a defined timeframe relevant to the requested data. If applicable, include times to further narrow the search.
• Specify Information Needed: List the exact types of data required (e.g., user profile info, content metadata, IP logs) and explain how they relate to the investigation.
• Legal basis for the request: To support timely processing and ensure legal compliance, all requests must clearly articulate the statutory authority underpinning the request. Please include the following details to facilitate our review:
  • Applicable Legal Process- Identify the specific legal mechanism being invoked. This includes citing the relevant article, section, or provision of the governing Act, Statute, or Code that grants law enforcement the authority to request user data in connection with criminal investigations or enforcement actions.
  • Nature and Context of the Offense(s) Under Investigation- Provide a concise but informative overview of the offense(s) involved. Your submission should include:
    • The specific criminal offense(s) under investigation
    • Citations to the legal provisions or statutes that classify the alleged conduct as unlawful
    • A brief description of the investigative context, including any known facts or circumstances relevant to the offense
    • An explanation of how the alleged activity or individual is connected to the Favorited platform
    • Requests lacking this information may be delayed or returned for clarification
  • User Notification - Please indicate whether the subject of the request may be notified. If notification is not permitted, include a legal basis or justification to the investigation integrity.
  • Proper Service of Process Channels: Favorited does not accept service of process requests via fax or mail. Improper requests will not receive a response.

Emergency Request

For urgent situations involving an imminent threat to life or serious physical injury, law enforcement agencies should submit an Emergency Disclosure Request via our designated law enforcement email at lawenforcement@favorited.com

Important Guidelines

To ensure a swift and effective response, please follow these guidelines:

• Provide Clear Identifiers: Include specific details to help us locate the relevant records, such as the user’s Favorited username or any associated user ID.
• Prioritize the Subject Line: Clearly state the nature of your request and the type of emergency in the subject line (e.g., “URGENT: Emergency Disclosure Request – Imminent Threat to Life. Also,please refer to QA to see what qualifies as an emergency) to help ensure timely handling.
• Limit the Scope: Narrow your request to a specific time frame and relevant data to expedite processing.
• Authorized Submitters Only: All emergency requests must be submitted by a sworn law enforcement officer and originate from an official law enforcement email domain (if submitted via email).

Avoid Misuse of Emergency Requests

Not all situations qualify as emergencies. Emergency requests are reserved strictly for circumstances involving immediate danger to life or serious physical harm. Misuse of this channel may delay critical responses (Refer to the QA of what qualifies as an emergency)

For Non-Emergency Inquiries

Non-law enforcement personnel aware of an emergency situation should immediately and directly contact local law enforcement officials.

Preservation Request Requirements

Law enforcement agencies must submit preservation requests on official agency letterhead, include an authorized signature, and provide clear identifiers for the account(s) in question—such as usernames, types of data to be preserved, and relevant date ranges.

Upon valid receipt, Favorited will retain the specified data for an initial 90-day period. A one-time 90-day extension may be granted if a formal request is submitted within the original preservation window. Additional extensions beyond this period are generally not supported.

Please note: If no formal legal process (e.g., subpoena, court order, or search warrant) is received by the end of the preservation period, the retained data may be permanently deleted.

User Notification

We aim to notify users prior to disclosing their data to law enforcement, unless doing so is legally prohibited, could interfere with an active investigation, or may pose a risk of harm. Law enforcement must clearly indicate if any of these exceptions apply and provide appropriate justification.

Each request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. When disclosure is permitted, we will provide notice to the user so they have an opportunity to understand the nature of the request and, if appropriate, challenge it.

International Civil Matters

For matters originating outside the United States, please follow the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) framework under 28 U.S.C. § 1782—direct all international requests to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs.

Additional Guidelines for International Requests

• Translated Documents: Ensure service documents are processed through the appropriate foreign ministry to the U.S. central authority.
• Proper Submission Channels: Favorited does not accept international service of process requests via email and will not respond to such inquiries.

Contact and Follow-Up

For follow-up inquiries, status updates, or additional questions, please reach out to lawenforcement@favorited.com and reference your original request, case number, and date of submission.