How well do modern online services (social networks / chats / forums) protect privacy — and can you trust promises of ‘anonymity’?

Yeah, I’ve wondered the same. Sometimes I check how a site handles basic stuff before I sign up, even if it looks harmless at first glance — like https://hornyai.com/. I try to look for things like whether they explain how data is stored, if they mention third-party trackers, and whether the login process feels secure. My personal rule is: if the site is vague about privacy, it usually means they don’t take it seriously. I’ve started using separate emails or temporary accounts for new platforms just to keep things separated until I know I can trust them.