Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 18, 2024
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how BRINK Japan Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information obtained through this Aurora landing page website (the "Site").
This policy applies only to this landing page. It does not cover the Aurora platform itself, which will have its own privacy policy when launched.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Waitlist Information
When you join our waitlist through the form on this Site, we collect:
- Full Name: To address you personally in communications
- Email Address: To contact you about Aurora updates and availability
- Interest Category: To understand which Aurora offering interests you (Aurora Cortex, Aurora Nexus, Developer Ecosystem, or General Interest)
- Submission Timestamp: To track when you joined the waitlist
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit this Site, our hosting provider may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- IP address (anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website
This information is collected for basic analytics and security purposes only.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected through this Site to:
- Manage the Aurora waitlist and send updates about product availability
- Send early access invitations when Aurora launches
- Understand interest levels across different user segments
- Improve the Site's functionality and user experience
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
What We Don't Do
We explicitly do NOT:
- Sell your information to third parties
- Share your information with advertisers
- Use your information for purposes other than Aurora waitlist management
- Send spam or unrelated marketing materials
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Where Your Data is Stored
Waitlist data is stored securely in:
- Notion: A cloud-based database service that stores your waitlist information with encryption at rest
- Vercel: Our website hosting provider that temporarily processes form submissions
4.2 Security Measures
We protect your information through:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Secure API connections to our database
- Regular security updates to our hosting infrastructure
- Limited access to data (only authorized personnel)
4.3 Data Retention
We retain waitlist data:
- Until you request deletion, or
- For up to 2 years after Aurora's initial product launch, or
- Until you unsubscribe from waitlist communications
5. Third-Party Services
This Site uses the following third-party services:
- Notion: Database storage for waitlist submissions
- Vercel: Website hosting and serverless functions
- Cloudflare (via Vercel): CDN and DDoS protection
- Font Awesome: Icon library (loaded from CDN)
These services may collect their own analytics data. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:
6. Cookies and Tracking
This Site uses minimal tracking technology:
Essential Functionality
We do not use cookies for core site functionality. The waitlist form works without any cookies.
What We Don't Use
- Advertising cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Cross-site tracking
- Third-party analytics (like Google Analytics)
Our hosting provider (Vercel) may use minimal analytics for security and performance monitoring.
7. Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your waitlist data:
- Access: Request a copy of the information we have about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your waitlist entry at any time
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from waitlist communications
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@aurora-platform.com
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. International Data Transfers
This Site is operated from Japan. If you are accessing this Site from outside Japan, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Japan or other countries where our service providers operate.
By submitting your information, you consent to this transfer. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
9. Children's Privacy
This Site is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify waitlist members by email if the changes significantly affect their rights
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
12. Legal Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - for EU visitors
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - for California residents
- Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
If you are a resident of the EU, California, or other jurisdiction with specific privacy rights, you may have additional rights under local law.