Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy governs how The Dire Manor collects, uses, processes, and protects user data across its website, applications, and associated systems.

2. Data Collected

• Account identifiers (user ID, email)
• Display name, avatar, and profile data
• Membership status and role classification
• Authentication metadata (OAuth providers such as Google / Discord)
• System interaction logs

The Dire Manor does not intentionally collect or store sensitive personal identity documents.

3. Payments (Stripe & Third-Party Processors)

All payments are processed through third-party providers such as Stripe. The Dire Manor does not store full payment details.

• Payment data is handled securely by Stripe or equivalent providers
• The Dire Manor receives only transaction confirmation data
• Billing disputes must follow provider policies

4. Age Verification & Identity Validation

The Dire Manor may utilize third-party verification services (including Stripe Identity or future providers) to confirm:

• User age (18+ requirement)
• Identity authenticity
• Fraud prevention

Verification data is processed externally and is not retained by The Dire Manor beyond necessary status indicators.

Failure to verify may result in restricted or denied access.

5. Use of Data

• Account authentication and access control
• Membership verification and role assignment
• Platform security and abuse prevention
• System functionality and improvement

6. Wax Seals & Role Identity (Legal Meaning)

Digital seals, badges, and identifiers (including but not limited to “Official Member,” “Admin,” “Staff,” “Original LOTM,” and others) represent internal classification within The Dire Manor system.

These seals:

• Indicate verified status, role, or standing within the system
• Do not represent legal ownership, partnership, or employment unless explicitly stated
• May be revoked, modified, or reassigned at any time

The presence of a seal is a system-level designation, not a contractual claim.

7. Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as necessary to operate the Services and maintain system integrity.

8. Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect data. However, no system is fully immune to risk.

9. Third-Party Services

The Dire Manor relies on third-party systems (e.g., Supabase, Stripe, OAuth providers). Their policies govern their respective data handling.

10. Jurisdiction

The Dire Manor operates from the United States. All privacy-related matters are governed under U.S. law and applicable state law.

11. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries:

dm@thediremanor.com