Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2025
Advice That srl, operating Live Fiction Club ("we", "us", "our"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Belgian data protection laws.
1. Data Controller
Advice That srl
Rue Delwart 149
1070 Bruxelles, Belgium
Email: contact@livefiction.club
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Account Data
| Data | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Account identification, communication | Contract execution |
| Display name (optional) | Personalization, community interaction | Consent |
| Password (hashed) | Account security | Contract execution |
2.2 Usage Data
| Data | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Votes cast | Story progression, service delivery | Contract execution |
| Subscription history | Access management, billing | Contract execution |
| Login timestamps | Security, fraud prevention | Legitimate interest |
2.3 Payment Data
Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details. Stripe processes your payment data according to their own privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy
3. How We Use Your Data
- Provide and improve our interactive fiction service
- Process your subscription and payments
- Send service-related communications (new episodes, account updates)
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account data | Until account deletion + 30 days |
| Voting history | Duration of the story + 1 year |
| Payment records | 7 years (legal requirement) |
| Server logs | 90 days |
5. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restriction: Limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@livefiction.club. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Cookies
We use the following cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session | Maintain your login session | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year |
We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
7. Data Sharing
We share data only with:
- Stripe: Payment processing (US, EU Standard Contractual Clauses)
- O2switch: Hosting provider (France, EU)
- OpenAI/Mistral: AI assistance tools for vote analysis and story consistency (anonymized data only)
We do not sell your data to third parties.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures:
- HTTPS encryption for all communications
- Passwords hashed using bcrypt
- Regular security updates
- Access controls and authentication
9. International Transfers
Some of our service providers (Stripe, OpenAI) are located in the United States. These transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
11. Supervisory Authority
If you believe we have not handled your data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority:
Autorité de protection des données (APD)
Rue de la Presse 35
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
www.autoriteprotectiondonnees.be
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on our website.
13. Contact
For any questions about this privacy policy:
contact@livefiction.club