Lina Narratives

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01/04/2026

This Privacy Policy describes how personal data is collected, used, and protected when using Lina Narratives, operated by Lina Dimitrova, an individual based in the Republic of Bulgaria.

This website complies with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Lina Dimitrova
Republic of Bulgaria
Contact email: lina@linanarratives.com

2. Personal Data Collected

The following types of personal data may be collected:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Account login details
  • Billing information
  • IP address
  • Usage and analytics data

Full payment card details are not stored or processed directly on this website.

3. Payments

All payments are securely processed through Stripe, a third-party payment service provider.

When subscribing or making a donation:

  • Payment information is processed directly by Stripe
  • Stripe may collect payment details, billing data, and technical information
  • Payment card details are not stored on this website

Stripe processes personal data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

  • Providing access to subscription-based content
  • Processing recurring subscription payments
  • Managing user accounts
  • Sending transactional communications
  • Sending newsletters or updates (if subscribed)
  • Improving website functionality and performance
  • Complying with legal and tax obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Personal data is processed based on:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)
  • Contractual necessity (subscription services)
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate interest in operating and maintaining the website

6. Newsletter Communications

If subscribing to updates or newsletters:

  • An email address will be used to send notifications and new content updates
  • Unsubscription is possible at any time via the unsubscribe link included in each email

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained:

  • For the duration of an active account or subscription
  • As required for legal, accounting, or tax compliance
  • Until a valid request for deletion is submitted, where legally permissible

8. Sharing of Data

Personal data is not sold or rented.

Data may be shared with third-party service providers strictly for operational purposes, including:

  • Payment processing (Stripe)
  • Hosting providers
  • Email marketing service providers
  • Analytics providers

All third parties are required to comply with applicable data protection regulations.

9. Cookies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable secure login sessions
  • Process subscription payments
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze website traffic and performance

Cookie preferences may be managed through browser settings.

10. Rights Under GDPR

If located within the European Union, the following rights apply:

  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restriction of processing
  • Right to object
  • Right to data portability

Requests regarding personal data may be submitted via the contact email listed above.

11. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the website after updates are published constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.