This Privacy Policy explains what operational data is collected when you use services provided under LSHcloud.net, how that data is used, how long it is retained, and who has access to it.
LSHcloud.net is a privately operated homelab service. It is not a commercial platform and does not collect data for advertising, analytics, or any commercial purpose. All data collection is strictly operational — it exists to keep the services running and secure.
By accessing any service under LSHcloud.net you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this policy.
LSHcloud.net is operated by a single private individual operating under the alias Lylexx. No company, organization, or legal entity is behind this service. The operator's real identity is not disclosed and is not relevant to the operation of these services.
For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact the operator directly via Discord or [email protected].
The following operational data may be collected during your use of LSHcloud.net services:
| Data Type | Examples | Collected By |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication data | Email address used for Cloudflare Access OTP login | Cloudflare Access |
| Connection metadata | IP address, connection timestamps, session duration | Cloudflare Tunnel, server logs |
| Device information | Device type, operating system, client application name and version | Media and application services |
| Playback activity | Media titles accessed, playback method (direct play or transcode), timestamps | Media streaming service |
| Request activity | Content requests submitted, approval status, request timestamps | Request management service |
| File storage activity | Files uploaded, downloaded, or deleted and associated timestamps | File storage service |
| System metrics | Aggregate CPU, memory, network and storage usage data | Monitoring systems |
| Policy acceptance | Timestamp of policy acceptance recorded locally in your browser | Welcome page (localStorage only) |
Data is collected through the normal operation of the services you use:
No tracking scripts, analytics platforms, cookies for advertising, or third-party data brokers are used on any LSHcloud.net service.
All data collected serves one or more of the following operational purposes:
Data is never used for advertising, profiling, marketing, or any commercial purpose.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Cloudflare Access session data | Governed by Cloudflare's own retention policy — not controlled by the operator |
| Service activity logs | Retained for a reasonable operational period — typically 30–90 days |
| System metrics | Aggregate data retained for up to 90 days for trend analysis |
| User files | Retained until deleted by you or the operator, with daily backups kept for 7 days |
| Policy acceptance timestamp | Stored in your browser's localStorage — persists until you clear browser data |
Retention periods may be adjusted based on infrastructure requirements. When your account is removed, associated personal activity logs are deleted within a reasonable period.
Access to collected data is strictly limited:
LSHcloud.net uses the following third-party infrastructure. Each has its own privacy practices:
| Service | Purpose | Data Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare Tunnel | Secure public routing to hosted services | IP addresses, connection metadata |
| Cloudflare Access | Authentication and access control | Email address, session tokens |
| Cloudflare Pages | Hosting for portal and policy documents | IP addresses, page requests |
| Discord | Service announcements and operator communications | Discord username (user-provided) |
All other services (media server, file storage, request management, monitoring) run entirely on the operator's private residential hardware and do not involve any external third parties.
The operator of LSHcloud.net maintains their anonymity and does not disclose personal identifying information in connection with these services. By using any service you agree not to attempt to identify, research, or disclose the operator's real identity.
This privacy is mutual — just as the operator protects your data, users are expected to respect the operator's right to anonymity. Full details are in the Terms of Service.
You are responsible for the data you choose to store or share on LSHcloud.net services. Specifically:
If you would like your data removed from LSHcloud.net systems, contact the operator via Discord or [email protected] and request account removal. Upon removal the operator will:
Note that data held by Cloudflare (authentication records, connection logs) is subject to Cloudflare's own data retention policies and cannot be deleted by the operator on your behalf.
This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time. Material changes will be announced via the operator's Discord server. Continued use of any service following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
The current version and effective date are always shown at the top of this page.