Privacy Policy

At zaura.net, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us when using our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in connection with the Patreon sign-in process and accessing paywalled content. By using our website and utilizing Patreon sign-in, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We also use Microsoft Clarity for collecting analytics to serve you better.

1. 1. Information We Collect

   1. 1.1. Personal Information: When you sign in to zaura.net using your Patreon account, we may collect the following personal information from you:

      • Name: We may collect your name associated with your Patreon account.
      • Email: We may collect the email address associated with your Patreon account.
      • User Profile: We may collect information from your Patreon user profile, including your profile picture and any other publicly available information.

   2. 1.2. Pledge Information: In order to provide you with access to paywalled content, we may collect information about your pledges on Patreon, such as the amount and frequency of your contributions. This information helps us determine your eligibility for accessing specific content.

   3. 1.3. We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

2. 2. Use of Information

   1. 2.1. Personalization and Access: The information we collect from your Patreon account is used to personalize your experience on zaura.net and provide you with access to paywalled content based on your pledge information.

   2. 2.2. Communication: We may use your email address to send you important notifications, updates, and marketing communications related to zaura.net and the paywalled content you have access to.

   3. 2.3. Analytics: We may use aggregated and anonymized data, including pledge information, for analytical purposes to improve our website's functionality, content, and user experience.

3. 3. Data Retention

   1. 3.1. We will retain your personal information, including the user token associated with your Patreon sign-in, for a period of 30 days from the date of your last activity on zaura.net. After this period, the user token will be automatically logged out and no longer accessible to us.

4. 4. Third-Party Disclosure

   1. 4.1. API Integration: In order to provide Patreon sign-in functionality and access your pledge information, we integrate with the Patreon API. By signing in with Patreon, you authorize us to access and retrieve the necessary information to enable paywalled content access.

   2. 4.2. Third-Party Services: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in operating our website, such as hosting, data storage, analytics, and communication tools. These providers have access to your personal information only to perform their functions on our behalf and are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

   3. 4.3. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process served on us.

5. 5. Data Security

   1. 5.1. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard the personal information we collect. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. We cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit to us or store on our website.

6. 6. Your Choices and Rights

   By logging in to zaura.net using your Patreon account, you automatically agree to the retention of your user token for a period of 30 days as stated in Section 3. If you do not agree to this retention period, please refrain from using the Patreon sign-in feature on our website.

7. 7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

   We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates or changes.

8. 8. Analytics Data Collection using Microsoft Clarity

   1. 8.1. In addition to the standard information outlined in our Privacy Policy, we also use Microsoft Clarity, a web analytics service, to collect and analyze non-personal, aggregate data about the usage of our website. This allows us to gain insights into user behavior, enhance user experience, and improve the overall functionality of our platform. Microsoft Clarity may collect information such as:

      • Page Interactions: We track how users interact with different elements on our website, such as clicks, scrolling behavior, and mouse movements. This helps us understand which parts of our website are more engaging and useful.
      • Session Information: Microsoft Clarity helps us analyze session duration, pageviews, and navigation paths. This information helps us identify areas where users might be encountering difficulties or spending more time.
      • Device and Browser Information: We collect general information about the devices and browsers used to access our website. This includes details such as device type, operating system, browser version, and screen resolution. This data helps us optimize our website for various devices and platforms.
      • Geographic Data: Microsoft Clarity may provide us with a general idea of the geographic locations of our website visitors. This information assists us in tailoring content and features to different regions.

   2. 8.2. It's important to note that the data collected by Microsoft Clarity is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it cannot be used to personally identify individual users. We do not collect any personally identifiable information through Microsoft Clarity.

   3. 8.3. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the collection and processing of non-personal, aggregated data as described in this section. If you wish to opt out of this data collection, you can do so by disabling using browser extensions that block tracking scripts. Please be aware that opting out might affect your experience on our website, as certain features rely on this data for optimization.

   4. 8.4. For more information about how Microsoft Clarity handles data and ensures privacy, you can review Microsoft's own privacy policy and terms of use.

   5. 8.5. This addition should provide transparency to your users about the analytics data you're collecting through Microsoft Clarity and how it's being used to improve their experience on your website while ensuring their privacy is maintained. Make sure to update your Privacy Policy accordingly and provide clear information to your users about these practices.

9. 9. Contact Us

   If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at: [email protected]

   Please allow 2-4 business days for us to respond to your inquiries. By using zaura.net and engaging in the Patreon sign-in process, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions. Thank you for trusting zaura.net with your personal information.