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Users can also [choose to use LBRY anonymously](#anonymous) however some features, like [LBRY Rewards](https://lbry.com/faq/rewards), will not be available.
Additionally, even when not sending data to us, using LBRY typically involves participation in the peer-to-peer LBRY network and certain information like your IP address is likely to be exposed regardless. See [below](#p2p) for more information.
Additionally, even when not sending data to us, using LBRY (outside of lbry.tv) typically involves participation in the peer-to-peer LBRY network and certain information like your IP address is likely to be exposed regardless. See [below](#p2p) for more information.
## What type of data is collected and where?
As a first time user of LBRY applications and [lbry.tv](https://lbry.tv), you have the option of providing an email address to create a LBRY account. This allows for a richer user experience by enabling services such as [LBRY Rewards](https://lbry.com/faq/rewards), email notifications, and account synchronization (i.e. subscriptions and user preferences) across multiple devices/platforms. If you do not provide an email, any data collected cannot be associated with your identity, but may still be tied back to other system information like IP addresses.
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See below tables for a break-down of the types of data collected and associated applications.
Scope of Data | Depends on | Optional | Visibility | Details
:------------ |:------------ |:------------ |:------------ |:------------ |
:------------ |:------------ |:------------ |:---------------- |:------------ |
Email addresses | | Yes, if email provided | LBRY | Used to create and authenticate a LBRY account
User preferences | Email | Yes, if email provided | LBRY | Subscriptions, tags, blocked channels, and application settings
System information | | Yes, if Share Diagnostic Data enabled | LBRY | Operating system, application/SDK versions, and unique install identifier
@ -37,13 +37,13 @@ IP addresses | | No, use VPN to protect | Everyone | Any access to LBRY services
Blockchain metadata | Email | Yes, if email provided | LBRY| Wallet addresses and transactions related to Rewards are logged to prevent abuse and comply with tax requirements (above $600 yearly threshold)
Blockchain transactions | | No, dont create transactions | Everyone | Any actions taken that use LBRY credits and create a permanent transaction on the blockchain. Not linked to any Account/User data.
Scope of Data | LBRY Desktop App | LBRY.tv (Web) | LBRY Android App | LBRY SDK |
Scope of Data | LBRY Desktop App | lbry.tv (Web) | LBRY Android App | LBRY SDK |
:------------ |:------------ |:------------ | :-------------| :-------------|
Email addresses | yes | yes | yes | no |
User preferences | yes | yes | yes | no |
System information | yes | no | yes | yes |
Identity verification | yes | yes | yes | no |
Google Analytics | opt-out | yes | yes | no |
Google Analytics | opt-in | yes | yes | no |
Content access analytics | yes | yes | yes | yes |
IP addresses | yes | yes | yes | opt-out |
Blockchain metadata | yes | yes | yes | no |