Last updated: December 27, 2025<h2 class="heading">1. Our Promise to You</h2>LivePositively, we believe that privacy is an act of kindness. As a platform built for readers and writers who share uplifting stories and mindful ideas, we treat your personal data with the same care, respect, and integrity that define our community.This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and what rights you have — all in full compliance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data. For details about cookies, please see our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="force-bl" href="https://livepositively.com/cookie-policy">Cookie Policy</a>.LivePositively is operated by Live Positively FZCO, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and all data processing is governed by UAE law. We do not rely on foreign legal frameworks such as U.S. or EU laws.<h2 class="heading">2. Who Is Responsible for Your Data?</h2>Live Positively FZCO is the data controller under UAE law. This means we decide how and why your personal data is processed.<h2 class="heading">3. What Personal Information Do We Collect?</h2>A. Information You Provide Directly When you create an account or subscribe to LivePositively, you may share:<ul><li>Your name and email address</li><li>A username and optional bio</li><li>Billing information for your monthly or annual membership, including: • Payment method (processed securely via PCI-compliant partners) • Billing address • Selected plan (Standard Monthly, Standard Annual, or Business)</li></ul>You always own the content you create — your articles, comments, and ideas remain yours.Information Collected Automatically When you visit LivePositively, we may collect:<ul><li>Technical data: IP address (used only for security and region detection), device type, browser, language</li><li>Usage data: Pages you view, articles you read, features you use — but never to build advertising profiles</li><li>Cookies and similar technologies: Only for essential functions, personalization, and analytics (with your consent). For full details, see our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="force-bl" href="https://livepositively.com/cookie-policy">Cookie Policy</a>.</li></ul>C. Information from Third Parties If you sign in using Google or Apple, we only receive your name and email address, and only if you approve it. We do not collect data from Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, or other social networks.<h2 class="heading">4. Why Do We Use Your Information? (Legal Basis Under UAE Law)</h2>Under UAE law, we may only process your data if we have a valid legal basis. Here’s how we apply it:<ul><li>Create and manage your account → Necessary to perform our service</li><li>Process and deliver your subscription → Necessary to perform our service</li><li>Keep the platform secure (e.g., prevent fraud) → Compliance with UAE legal obligations</li><li>Send transactional emails (receipts, renewal reminders) → Necessary to perform our service</li><li>Improve site navigation and content discovery → Your explicit consent (optional)</li><li>Respond to your support requests → Necessary to perform our service</li></ul>We do not use your data for behavioral advertising, targeted ads, profiling, or automated decision-making.<h2 class="heading">5. Do We Share Your Information?</h2>We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data.We only share it when strictly necessary, and always under UAE-compliant agreements:<ul><li>Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal): To securely process payments. These partners act as data processors on our behalf and comply with UAE-level security standards.</li><li>Legal authorities: Only if required by UAE law. We will notify you first, unless prohibited by law.</li></ul>Note for writers: If you embed third-party content (e.g., a YouTube video), that service may collect data from your readers. We recommend using privacy-enhanced embeds to protect your audience.<h2 class="heading">7. How Long Do We Keep Your Data?</h2>We retain your data only as long as necessary:• Active subscription: For the duration of your plan, plus any renewal period• After cancellation or account deletion: We delete your personal data within 30 days, except where UAE law requires retention.• Published content: Your articles may remain in our public archive.<h2 class="heading">8. Your Rights Under UAE Law</h2>As a data subject under UAE Federal Law No. 45 of 2021, you have the right to:• Access a copy of your personal data• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information• Delete your data (subject to legal retention obligations)• Withdraw consent for optional processing<h2 class="heading">9. How Do We Protect Your Data?</h2>We implement strong technical and organizational measures:<ul><li>Encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.3+) and at rest</li><li>Regular security audits</li><li>Access limited to authorized personnel bound by confidentiality agreements</li><li>Privacy by design and data minimization — we collect only what is essential to serve you</li></ul>In the unlikely event of a personal data breach, we will notify the UAE Data Office and you (if required by law) without undue delay.<h2 class="heading">10. Children’s Privacy</h2>LivePositively is designed for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us data, contact us at <a target="_blank" class="force-bl" href="mailto:dpo@livepositively.com">dpo@livepositively.com</a> for immediate deletion.<h2 class="heading">11. Changes to This Policy</h2>We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in UAE law or our services. The “Last updated” date will always show the latest version. Your continued use of LivePositively means you accept the updated policy.You can also review our full <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="force-bl" href="https://livepositively.com/terms-of-service">Terms of Service</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="force-bl" href="https://livepositively.com/copyright-policy">Copyright Policy</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="force-bl" href="https://livepositively.com/membership-terms-of-service">Membership Terms of Service</a>.