Launch privacy policy

Privacy Policy

This launch version explains what data the site may use, why it is used, and which outside services are involved.

Who this applies to

This policy applies to visitors using The World Beneath website, which is operated by DoDo Arcforge Interactive, LLC.

What information may be collected

  • Basic site usage and technical information
  • Email addresses you provide for project updates
  • Information needed by outside services when you choose to purchase or join community tools

How information is used

  • To operate and improve the website
  • To provide follow-the-project email updates
  • To route visitors to purchases, community, or account-related tools
  • To maintain site security and basic operational visibility

Third-party services used at launch

  • Cloudflare for hosting, DNS, and related site operations
  • Clerk for hidden or limited launch sign-in infrastructure
  • Kit for email signup and project updates
  • Payhip and Stripe for direct ebook sales and payment processing
  • Draft2Digital for ebook retail distribution
  • Spotify for Authors for audiobook distribution
  • Discord for the live community hub

Purchases and external services

Website purchases and distribution may happen through outside services rather than directly inside this site. Those services may collect information under their own terms and privacy policies.

Email signup

If you choose to follow the project by email, your email address will be handled through Kit.

Community / Discord

If you join the live community, Discord may collect and process information according to its own rules and policies.

Account / sign-in note

Sign-in infrastructure may exist in a hidden or limited form at launch, but it is not a primary public launch feature.

Contact

For privacy questions, contact contact@the-world-beneath.com.

Policy updates

This launch privacy policy may be updated as tools, providers, and site features change.