π Privacy Policy#
This page explains what data this website collects, how it is used, and where it is stored.
Last updated: August 2, 2026
What We Collect#
Active Analytics (collected via page scripts)#
| Tool | Data Collected | Not Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted Umami | Page URL, referrer, browser type, OS, screen resolution, approximate region, visit duration | Cookies, full IP address, personally identifiable info | Understand popular content, improve reading experience |
| Busuanzi | Page URL view counts | Cookies, personal info | Display public view counters |
Infrastructure Logs (necessary for any website to operate)#
The following services automatically log visitor IP, requested URL, browser identifier, etc. when processing HTTP requests. This is a necessary mechanism for internet operation; we do not use these logs for user profiling.
| Service | Role | Data Logged | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Cloud CDN | Global delivery | Visitor IP, request URL, UA, timestamp | Per Alibaba policy |
| Alibaba Cloud DNS | Domain resolution | Resolver IP | Short-term |
| JD Cloud (origin) | Server hosting | nginx access logs | Troubleshooting only |
What We Do NOT Actively Collect#
- β No cookies (no cookie consent banner needed)
- β No names, emails, phone numbers or other personally identifiable information
- β No cross-site tracking (we do not track you across other websites)
- β CDN and server infrastructure log visitor IPs for routing and security; this is a necessary mechanism for all websites, not active collection by this site
Where Data Is Stored#
| Service | Storage Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted Umami | China (JD Cloud) | Analytics data stays fully domestic, anonymized, no personally identifiable info |
| Busuanzi | Third-party servers | Stores only anonymous page URL and view counts |
| Alibaba Cloud CDN | China + global edge | Global edge node caching + access logs |
| Alibaba Cloud DNS | China | DNS resolution logs |
| JD Cloud (origin) | China | nginx access logs, for troubleshooting only |
| NetEase Mail | China | Reader-initiated contact emails, stored on NetEase servers |
Your Rights#
- Right to know: This page serves as your disclosure
- Opt out: You may use ad blockers or privacy extensions (e.g., uBlock Origin) to block analytics scripts. This will not affect your reading experience
- Data deletion: To request deletion of your visit records, please contact the author
Third-Party Services#
Third-party services used by this site, governed by their respective privacy policies:
Analytics:
- Self-hosted Umami (umami.pc-novels.com, data on domestic JD Cloud): open-source privacy-first analytics, https://umami.is/privacy
- Busuanzi: No published privacy policy; records only anonymous page counts
Infrastructure:
- Alibaba Cloud CDN: https://help.aliyun.com/zh/cdn/product-overview/
- Alibaba Cloud DNS: https://help.aliyun.com/zh/dns/
- JD Cloud: https://docs.jdcloud.com/cn/security-compliance
- NetEase Mail: https://mail.163.com/
- Let’s Encrypt (HTTPS certificates): https://letsencrypt.org/privacy/
Sponsorship Notice#
This site accepts voluntary reader sponsorship via Ko-fi. Sponsorship is a gift and does not constitute payment for any service. We do not collect sponsorship-related personal information β payments are processed directly through your own PayPal/card via the creator’s PayPal account, governed by the respective privacy policies of Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/) and PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/privacy).
Minors should only sponsor with a guardian’s consent. If a minor has sponsored without guardian consent, contact lifeinwhiteland@163.com for a full refund.
Future Plans#
| Phase | Trigger | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| CDN log self-management | Security compliance needs | Alibaba Cloud CDN logs β self-hosted log analysis (e.g. GoAccess), reduced reliance on third-party logs |
Contact#
For privacy-related questions: lifeinwhiteland@163.com