PRIVACY POLICY
In this page, we are keen to keep you informed regarding the information we collect about you, what we use it for, and the few situations in which we share it with others.

Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Limelines is responsible for the data you provide through our products and services. When you create an account on Limelines, you share with us your full name, and email address. You are requested to create a username and password to access this account. You can also add a profile picture and whatever else you’d like in the ‘Bio’ field. Using a pseudonym instead of your legal name is also possible. Logging in using your Gmail or Facebook account is also possible if you wish to not create an account from scratch.

Through your profile, you can customize your account and connect with other Limelines users.To enhance and optimize your experience with Limelines. We collect information about how you view, collect and interact with content through our platform, and any third-party sites.

Information disclosure
As Limelines strives to promote online readership and knowledge sharing, we always recommend the lines you collect are made public, so other users and followers can access them. However, you can select to make those lines private. On another hand, your Limelines profile, the people and sources you follow or that follow you, are all public.

Web Storage and Tracking Policy
Cookies and HTML5 local storage are ways to keep information about your use of Internet services on your own mobile device or computer.

We use cookies and HTML5 local storage to help us create your session, know when you’re logged in and help us remember certain information about how you interact with Limelines.

If you’d rather not use cookies or HTML5 local storage, most browsers give you the option to turn them off or require your approval before using them to keep information. If you choose not to keep information in cookies or HTML5 local storage, though, portions of Limelines may not work as intended.

Your rights
Limelines supports data privacy rights and is happy to provide our users with the following options:

Edit data: You can edit some of your account’s personal data. If you need help, you may contact us for any support.
Delete Data: You can erase your personal data by deleting your account. Alternatively, you can ask us to erase all or some of your personal data.
Restrict Use of Data:You can ask us to stop using all or some of your personal data (e.g., if we have no legal right to use it) or limit our use of it (e.g., if your personal data is inaccurate).
Access or Copy Data:You can ask us for a copy of your personal data.
Data Retention and Deletion
We store your personal data as long as your account exists or as necessary to provide our services to you. This includes data you or others provide to us and data generated from your use of our services. If you wish to delete your account, you can do so by clicking ‘Delete my account’ under ‘Settings’. If you delete your account, your user profile will no longer be visible on our service.

When it comes to photos accessibility, we only enable the user to access his photo gallery and camera on his personal device, and willingly choose to save this photo for his profile picture or line cover photo. We do not save or share any picture of the user, other but the one already validated and chosen by him/her and with his/her consent.

Modification
As Limelines is a highly dynamic product of Cetera Technology S.A.L, this ‘Privacy Policy’ may be modified from time to time. The date of the most recent revisions will always be at https://limelines.com/policy. You will be notified about any changes in these terms that we believe might alter any of your rights.

Contact
Your requests, concerns, feedback, and questions about these terms are always welcome.

If you have any suggestions, please email us on: info@ete-services.com

1. Who We Are (Publisher & Contact Information)
Publisher / Operator: Etienne Daher – Ete-Services Batroun, Lebanon Official Contact Email: info@ete-services.com Support Email: info@ete-services.com Phone: +961 70 209 635 This information is shown on our website and inside the app to comply with Google Play’s News Policy.
2. What Content We Provide (News Policy Disclosure)
Limelines provides: Original news articles Local updates Editorial content User-generated collections Curated reports and magazine-style features Each article in the app includes: Author name or original publisher/source Publication date or update date Timely content (Less then 90 days) unless archived We do not publish static, outdated, unverifiable, or misleading content. If we use third-party content, we provide clear attribution to the original publisher or source.
3. Information You Provide to Us
When you create an account on Limelines, you may provide: Full name (or pseudonym) Email address Username Password Optional profile picture Optional bio or description You may log in using your Gmail or Facebook account if preferred.
4. How You Use Limelines
Through your profile, you can: Customize your account Create and save collections (“lines”) Interact with articles Connect with other Limelines users View, follow, and share content To improve your experience, we collect information about how you view, save, follow, or interact with content.
5. Public vs Private Information
Limelines strives to promote online readership and knowledge sharing. By default, we encourage making your lines public so others can view them. However, you may choose to make your lines private. Your Limelines profile, the users and sources you follow, and your public activity remain visible to others.
6. Web Storage, Cookies & Tracking
Limelines uses cookies, HTML5 local storage, and similar technologies to: Create and maintain your session Recognize when you are logged in Remember how you interact with content Improve performance and personalization You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but Limelines may not function properly without them.
7. Your Data Rights
Limelines supports strong data-privacy rights. You may at any time: A. Edit Your Data Modify personal details in your profile. B. Delete Your Data Delete your account or request deletion of certain personal data. C. Restrict or Object to Data Use Request that we restrict or stop processing certain information. D. Access or Receive a Copy of Your Data Ask for a copy of any personal data stored about you.
8. Data Retention & Account Deletion
We retain your personal data: As long as your Limelines account exists Or as necessary to provide our services Deleting your account removes your profile from the platform and erases user-generated content unless retention is legally necessary.
9. Photos & Media Access
Limelines only accesses photos when you explicitly choose to upload: A profile picture A cover photo for a line or article We do not automatically save, scan, or upload any photos from your device without your permission. We only store the photo you voluntarily select and approve.
10. Automatically Collected Information
We may collect anonymized or non-personal data such as: Device model Operating system Crash logs Usage statistics App performance indicators This helps us improve stability and functionality.
11. Editorial Standards & Fact-Checking
Limelines adheres to professional editorial guidelines: All news content undergoes verification Articles are based on credible sources Publication dates are clearly displayed Corrections are issued when needed Sponsored or opinion content is labeled We do not publish fabricated, unverifiable, or misleading news.
12. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
We may share limited data with infrastructure providers for: Hosting the app Analytics Crash reporting Performance monitoring We do not sell user data to advertisers or third parties. We do not share personal data for targeted political or behavioral advertising.
13. External Links
Articles may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for external privacy practices or content.
14. Minors
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. Parents may contact us to request deletion of minor data.
15. Copyright / DMCA Policy
If you believe any content published in Limelines infringes copyright, please email: info@ete-services.com Include: Your name Description of copyrighted content Removal request Proof of ownership We respond promptly to takedown requests.
16. Policy Modifications
Limelines is a dynamic product developed by Ete-services S.A.L, and this Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. We will always publish the most recent version at: https://limelines.com/policy Users will be notified about changes that materially affect their rights.
17. Contact
Your concerns, requests, and feedback are always welcome. For privacy matters: info@ete-services.com For support matters: info@ete-services.com