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@ -16,12 +16,12 @@ LBRY collects data for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to:
We promise to keep any collected data safe and to never share personal, private information with anyone outside of LBRY Inc. You must be over 13 years of age to sign into the Desktop app or create a lbry.tv account. We promise to keep any collected data safe and to never share personal, private information with anyone outside of LBRY Inc. You must be over 13 years of age to sign into the Desktop app or create a lbry.tv account.
Users can also [choose to use LBRY anonymously](#anonymous) however some features, like [LBRY Rewards](https://lbry.com/faq/rewards), will not be available. Users can also [choose to use LBRY anonymously](#anonymous) however some features will not be available.
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. Additionally, even when not sending data to us, using LBRY 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? ## 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 an 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. As a first time user of LBRY applications you have the option of providing an email address to create an LBRY account. This allows for a richer user experience by enabling services such as 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.
See below tables for a break-down of the types of data collected and associated applications. See below tables for a break-down of the types of data collected and associated applications.
@ -37,17 +37,17 @@ 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 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, don’t 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. Blockchain transactions | | No, don’t 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 Android App | LBRY SDK |
:------------ |:------------ |:------------ | :-------------| :-------------| :------------ |:------------ | :-------------| :-------------|
Email addresses | yes | yes | yes | no | Email addresses | yes | yes | no |
User preferences | yes | yes | yes | no | User preferences | yes | yes | no |
System information | yes | no | yes | yes | System information | yes | yes | yes |
Identity verification | yes | yes | yes | no | Identity verification | yes | yes | no |
Google Analytics | opt-in | no | yes | no | Google Analytics | opt-in | yes | no |
Content access analytics | yes | yes | yes | yes | Content access analytics | yes | yes | yes |
IP addresses | yes | yes | yes | opt-out | IP addresses | yes | yes | opt-out |
Blockchain metadata | yes | yes | yes | no | Blockchain metadata | yes | yes | no |
Blockchain transactions | yes | yes | yes | yes | Blockchain transactions | yes | yes | yes |
## What’s the difference between account data and cryptocurrency wallets? ## What’s the difference between account data and cryptocurrency wallets?
Each installable LBRY application also contains a cryptocurrency wallet that is stored locally on the respective device. The wallet allows you to store LBRY Credits and use them to [transact (spend, publish, purchase, and tip) on the network](https://lbry.com/faq/transaction-types). The private information, which is required to perform these actions, is under the sole control of the user. Each installable LBRY application also contains a cryptocurrency wallet that is stored locally on the respective device. The wallet allows you to store LBRY Credits and use them to [transact (spend, publish, purchase, and tip) on the network](https://lbry.com/faq/transaction-types). The private information, which is required to perform these actions, is under the sole control of the user.
@ -59,8 +59,6 @@ To use LBRY privately, we recommend the LBRY Desktop application. By default, th
For a maximally private experience, you should also use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to protect your IP address. This will allow you to use features like retrieving content data, publishing, purchasing, tipping, and other transactions anonymously. Depending on VPN features and network configuration, hosting data currently may not be possible, but this is an area of active development. For a maximally private experience, you should also use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to protect your IP address. This will allow you to use features like retrieving content data, publishing, purchasing, tipping, and other transactions anonymously. Depending on VPN features and network configuration, hosting data currently may not be possible, but this is an area of active development.
Note that if using LBRY anonymously or privately you are not eligible for [lbry.tv rewards](https://lbry.com/faq/rewards).
## Where is the account and analytics data stored? ## Where is the account and analytics data stored?
LBRY stores collected data on its own secured databases and ensures only authorized employees have access to this data. Google Analytics data is anonymized and protected by Google. We are soon moving away from GA completely - only the Android app has it enabled. LBRY stores collected data on its own secured databases and ensures only authorized employees have access to this data. Google Analytics data is anonymized and protected by Google. We are soon moving away from GA completely - only the Android app has it enabled.
@ -68,7 +66,7 @@ LBRY stores collected data on its own secured databases and ensures only authori
Similarly to other peer to peer protocols like BitTorrent, users in the network share messages (i.e. announcing content availability) and create direct connections to exchange data (i.e. downloads/uploads). While LBRY does not collect this information, other participants of the network can observe and collect the information. Similarly to other peer to peer protocols like BitTorrent, users in the network share messages (i.e. announcing content availability) and create direct connections to exchange data (i.e. downloads/uploads). While LBRY does not collect this information, other participants of the network can observe and collect the information.
## Can I use a VPN to use and access LBRY? ## Can I use a VPN to use and access LBRY?
Yes, a VPN can be used with all LBRY services. Major features will work without any problems, but VPN users may not be eligible for [LBRY Rewards](https://lbry.com/faq/rewards) to prevent abuse. Yes, a VPN can be used with all LBRY services and most features will work without any problems.
## Is any additional data collected if I participate in the YouTube Sync program? ## Is any additional data collected if I participate in the YouTube Sync program?
When authenticating into the [YouTube Sync program](https://lbry.com/youtube), you provide proof of channel ownership that allows us to link your YouTube channel to an LBRY account. Information about your account is stored and kept by LBRY, Inc. When authenticating into the [YouTube Sync program](https://lbry.com/youtube), you provide proof of channel ownership that allows us to link your YouTube channel to an LBRY account. Information about your account is stored and kept by LBRY, Inc.