Privacy
Will my personal information remain in the USA?
Yes. LiveJournal, Inc. is an American company based in California and is subject to the laws of the state of California, USA. All relevant state and federal regulations will apply.
What assurances do I have that my data will not be stolen or misused?
The LiveJournal, Inc. technical department will follow all relevant industry standard security measures to ensure that sensitive information remains encrypted or intact. The technical department will be comprised of Six Apart and SUP developers that have worked on the LiveJournal code over the last 12 months.
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