Privacy Policy
Brain Edge, LLC (“Brain Edge,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://discoversolaris.today (the “Website”) and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Services. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following categories:
A. Information You Provide Directly
Account Information
- Alias or display name
- Account name
- Email address (via authentication provider)
- Subscription status
Billing Information
Payments are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number. Stripe may provide us with limited billing metadata such as subscription status and transaction identifiers.
Contact Form Information
When you contact us, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
Messages are transmitted using Gmail OAuth via Nodemailer.
B. Information Collected Automatically
Authentication & Session Data
We use Auth0 for authentication. Auth0 sets session cookies necessary for login and security. We also set one HTTP-only cookie:
- solaris.returnTo
- Purpose: Temporary redirect handling during login
- Duration: Up to 10 minutes
- SameSite: Lax
- Path: /
C. Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics (GA4) via gtag.js to collect anonymized usage information, including:
- Pages visited
- Session duration
- Device/browser type
- Approximate geographic region
Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies. Analytics are subject to user consent where required by law.
D. Embedded Media
We embed video content using Vimeo. When you interact with embedded videos, Vimeo may collect usage data according to their own privacy policy.
E. Local Storage and Session Storage
We use browser storage for functional purposes only, including:
- Theme preferences
- UI layout settings
- Campaign manager data
- GM deck layout and session state
- VTT state
- Astropub widget history
- Character/ship sheet section preferences
- Billing and subscription return flows
These items are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to us unless required for specific functionality.
2. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/UK)
Where applicable, we process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests (service improvement, fraud prevention)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- User consent (analytics and non-essential cookies)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the Services
- Authenticate users
- Process subscriptions and payments
- Enforce Terms of Service
- Improve functionality and performance
- Respond to inquiries
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information.
4. Sharing of Information
We share information only with service providers necessary to operate the Services:
- Auth0 – authentication services
- Stripe – payment processing
- Amazon Web Services – hosting and storage
- Google Analytics – usage analytics
- Vimeo – embedded media playback
- Discord API – optional community role synchronization
Each provider processes data according to their own privacy policies and applicable agreements. We do not sell or rent personal data.
5. International Data Transfers
Our Services are operated in the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
6. Data Retention
We retain account information while your account is active.
Upon account deletion:
- Account data is removed or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe.
- Billing records may be retained as required by law.
- Local browser storage remains on your device unless manually cleared.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
California residents may request information regarding categories of data collected and request deletion under applicable state law. To exercise rights, contact: support@brainedge.llc. We may require identity verification.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Services are not directed to individuals under 18. If we learn that personal data has been collected from a minor, we will delete it.
9. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal data. No system can guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Services may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Information
Brain Edge, LLC
Attn: Kyle Tallman
support@brainedge.llc
United States