Privacy Policy

Liana Banyan Corporation
Effective Date: February 23, 2026
EIN: 41-2797446

1. Introduction

Liana Banyan Corporation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, username, password
  • Profile Information: Bio, profile picture, preferences
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe; we do not store full payment card details
  • Content: Posts, Cue Cards, comments, and other content you create
  • Communications: Messages, support requests, feedback

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, click patterns
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences

2.3 Information from Third Parties

When you connect social media accounts (TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, etc.), we receive:

  • Basic profile information (name, username, profile picture)
  • Account identifiers for posting functionality
  • Engagement metrics for shared content (with your permission)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide Services: Operate the platform, process transactions, deliver features
  • Improve Platform: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features
  • Communicate: Send service updates, respond to inquiries, provide support
  • Personalize: Customize your experience, recommend content
  • Security: Detect fraud, prevent abuse, protect users
  • Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements, respond to legal requests

4. Ghost Mode and Anonymous Usage

4.1 Ghost Sessions

Non-members can explore in “Ghost Mode” using temporary session identifiers stored locally. Ghost data is:

  • Stored in your browser’s local storage
  • Not linked to any personal identity
  • Subject to “half-life decay” (automatically reduces over time)
  • Convertible to member data if you join

4.2 Conversion

When a Ghost user becomes a member, accumulated Ghost data (beacons, discoveries, progress) can be transferred to the member account with consent.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

5.1 Service Providers

Third parties that help operate our platform:

  • Supabase: Database and authentication
  • Stripe: Payment processing
  • Firebase: Hosting and analytics
  • Resend: Email delivery

5.2 Social Media Platforms

When you connect accounts or share content:

  • TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, etc.: Content you choose to share
  • Only data necessary for the sharing function is transmitted

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal process
  • Protect our rights or property
  • Ensure user safety

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, user data may be transferred as part of business assets.

6. Data Retention

  • Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
  • Deleted Accounts: Personal data deleted within 30 days of account deletion request
  • Ghost Data: Subject to half-life decay; fully expires after extended inactivity
  • Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years for legal/tax compliance
  • Anonymized Data: May be retained indefinitely for analytics

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

7.1 Access

Request a copy of your personal data

7.2 Correction

Update or correct inaccurate information

7.3 Deletion

Request deletion of your account and personal data

7.4 Portability

Export your data in a machine-readable format

7.5 Opt-Out

  • Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Disable non-essential cookies
  • Disconnect third-party integrations

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@lianabanyan.com

8. Cookies and Tracking

8.1 Essential Cookies

Required for authentication and core functionality. Cannot be disabled.

8.2 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand usage patterns. Can be disabled in browser settings.

8.3 Third-Party Cookies

Social media integrations may set their own cookies when you connect accounts.

9. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encryption at rest for sensitive data
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Incident response procedures

No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to promptly addressing any breaches.

10. Children’s Privacy

Liana Banyan is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Users

Liana Banyan is operated from the United States. If you access our platform from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

  • Right to Know: Categories of data collected and purposes
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area:

  • Legal Basis: We process data based on consent, contract performance, or legitimate interests
  • Data Protection Officer: Contact privacy@lianabanyan.com
  • Supervisory Authority: You may lodge complaints with your local data protection authority

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notification. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates the latest revision.

15. Contact Us

Liana Banyan Corporation
EIN: 41-2797446
Privacy Inquiries: privacy@lianabanyan.com
General Support: support@lianabanyan.com
Website: https://lianabanyan.com

Last updated: February 23, 2026