Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

Next Arc Research operates this website (nextarcresearch.com) to share research and updates related to our Patreon membership tiers.

1. Data Collection and Processing

We do not collect or store any personal information directly on this site. All memberships, payments, and communications are handled entirely through Patreon. Any personal data you provide (such as name, email, or membership tier) is processed by Patreon according to their Privacy Policy and their Creator Privacy Promise / Data Processing Agreement.

2. How We Use Patron Data

Next Arc Research receives limited Patron Data from Patreon solely for the purpose of:

Verifying active memberships
Providing access to member-only research materials

We do not use this data for marketing, analytics, or any purpose beyond fulfilling Patreon membership benefits. We do not sell, share, or transfer this data to any third parties.

3. Communications

All member communication occurs within Patreon (e.g., posts or direct messages). We do not send separate marketing emails or store independent mailing lists.

4. Data Retention

We retain Patron Data only as long as necessary to fulfill membership obligations via Patreon. If you cancel your membership, your data remains governed by Patreon's retention policies.

5. Security

This site does not store any personal data. Patreon manages all data security and payment processing under their own Data Protection Standards.

6. Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about how your data is handled:

Contact us directly through Patreon messaging, or
Review Patreon's Privacy Policy for full details on data processing and rights.