## 1. Information We Collect ### Registration Information: When registering on **Lines**, you provide: - Email address *(private)* - Username - Password You may optionally add additional profile information visible publicly, including a separate contact email address. ### Financial Information: - Payments on Lines are processed securely via **Stripe**. - We store your payment card number used for depositing funds as a secure account reference. - Withdrawal requests are initially limited to the same account unless a higher level of identity verification is completed. ### Technical and Usage Information: We automatically collect: - IP address - Device type - Approximate geographic location *(derived from IP)* - Number and frequency of logins - Statistics on stories read - Detailed reading behavior *(time spent, content interaction)* when specific tracking tools are enabled --- ## 2. Use of Information We use the collected information to: - Improve personalized recommendations - Provide targeted and relevant user support - Display personalized advertisements *(optional)* > Users may voluntarily choose to view advertisements and receive compensation accordingly. --- ## 3. Sharing of Information - We **do not** share raw user data with third parties. - Advertisers receive **only aggregated and anonymized statistical data**. --- ## 4. Data Security - Your data is stored securely on **cloud-based servers**. - Sensitive data such as financial details and account information are **encrypted and protected** using advanced security measures. --- ## 5. User Rights - Users can edit profile information through their **user panel** at any time. - Authors can delete their accounts and stories freely if **no derivative (branching) content** has been created. If branching content exists, authors must **obtain permission from secondary authors** before deletion. --- ## 6. Cookies - We use **essential cookies** to ensure proper site functionality. - These cookies are required and **cannot be disabled**. --- ## 7. Age Restrictions - There is currently **no specific age restriction** for general site access. - Stories are clearly **age-rated**, and content rated above the user's age level **will not be displayed**. --- ## 8. Changes to This Policy - Users will be notified about changes via **Lines' internal messaging system**. - Users inactive for more than a month will also be notified **via email**. --- ## 9. Contact Information For questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us through **[contact details on the Lines website]**.