STORMVAST.band is the official website for the STORMVAST music project and is owned and operated by Aaron Rylaarsdam.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use STORMVAST.band, including when you connect through Patreon to access supporter features.
1. Information We Collect
STORMVAST.band is designed to collect as little personal information as reasonably possible.
We may collect or store the following information:
- Patreon user ID
- Patreon membership or supporter status
- Patreon tier or entitlement information
- Email address or display name, if provided by Patreon and needed for account access or support
- Basic login/session information
- Basic website usage or server log information, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps
- Information you voluntarily send through contact forms, email, or other communication
We do not collect or store your Patreon password.
We do not collect or store your payment card information.
2. Patreon Authentication and Payments
Supporter access may be handled through Patreon.
When you choose to connect with Patreon, you are redirected to Patreon to sign in and authorize access. Patreon handles your account authentication, membership, and payment processing.
STORMVAST.band may receive limited information from Patreon only as needed to verify whether you have access to supporter features.
Your use of Patreon is also governed by Patreon's own Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
3. How We Use Information
Aaron Rylaarsdam may use information collected through STORMVAST.band to:
- Verify supporter access
- Unlock supporter-only features on STORMVAST.band
- Maintain login sessions
- Provide access to synced chord/lyric charts, practice playback, printable resources, or other supporter content
- Troubleshoot technical issues
- Prevent abuse or unauthorized access
- Respond to messages or support requests
- Improve the website and user experience
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Supporter Features
Some parts of STORMVAST.band may require supporter access. These may include features such as full synced chord/lyric charts, practice playback, printable charts, behind-the-scenes resources, supporter-only pages, podcast content, merch-related extras, or other project features as they are created.
Studies, lyrics, and Scripture reflections are intended to remain free for everyone.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
STORMVAST.band may use cookies, local storage, or similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember basic preferences, protect gated content, and improve site functionality.
You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect login or supporter access features.
6. Third-Party Services
STORMVAST.band may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, embedded media, email, Patreon authentication, or other site functionality.
These services may process information according to their own privacy policies.
Examples may include:
- Patreon
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics or logging tools
- Streaming or embedded media platforms
- Email or contact-form providers
7. Data Sharing
We may share limited information only when necessary to operate the website, provide supporter access, comply with legal obligations, protect the site, or respond to legitimate requests.
We do not sell user data to advertisers or data brokers.
8. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, such as maintaining supporter access, resolving technical issues, keeping security logs, or complying with legal obligations.
If you disconnect Patreon or request removal of stored account information, we will make reasonable efforts to delete or anonymize information that is no longer needed.
9. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. However, no website, server, or online service can guarantee complete security.
You are responsible for keeping your Patreon account secure.
10. Children's Privacy
STORMVAST.band is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact Aaron Rylaarsdam so the information can be reviewed and removed if appropriate.
11. Your Choices
You may:
- Choose not to connect Patreon
- Disconnect Patreon through your Patreon account settings
- Contact us to ask what limited information may be stored
- Request correction or deletion of information where applicable
Disconnecting Patreon may remove access to supporter features.
12. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. If changes are made, the effective date above will be updated.
Continued use of STORMVAST.band after updates means you accept the revised policy.
13. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to:
Aaron Rylaarsdam aaron@STORMVAST.band