The Ark Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 3rd May 2025
Introduction
The Ark provides a members-only platform serving the Five Eyes nations (United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand). We are committed to protecting your privacy whilst providing a secure platform for open dialogue.
Age Restriction
The Ark is strictly for individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect or maintain data from anyone under 18 years of age. If we become aware that a user is under 18, their account will be terminated immediately.
Information We Collect
Required Registration Information:
Username
Email address
Password
Important Notice: We strongly advise against using work email addresses or emails that could personally identify you if there are concerns about employers or others using your posts and activity against you. We recommend using a dedicated email address for your Ark membership.
Payment Information:
Payment processing is handled securely through Stripe (opens in new window)
The Ark does not store your payment information
All payment data is protected by Stripe's security protocols and privacy standards
Membership Access
The platform is accessible to members only
Registration and payment are required for access
"Legend" status members receive premium features
Non-members cannot view any content
Data Storage and Protection
We store:
Your registration information
Posts and activity
Community interactions
We do not store:
Payment information
Banking details
Credit card numbers
International Access & Legal Compliance
This privacy policy complies with relevant legislation across the Five Eyes nations, including:
UK Data Protection Act 2018
UK GDPR requirements
Similar applicable laws in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
International Management: The Ark may be managed from multiple locations within the Five Eyes nations and globally from different admin, moderators and users. All data handling follows UK privacy standards.
Data Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request data deletion
Export your data
Withdraw consent
Data Security
We implement robust security measures including:
SSL encryption
Secure password hashing
Regular security audits
Protected databases
Limited staff access
Third-Party Services
Stripe is our only third-party service with access to sensitive data, used solely for payment processing. We do not share your information with other third parties unless required by law.
Account Deletion
Upon account deletion:
Personal information is removed
Posts remain but are anonymised
Payment history is retained for legal compliance
Backup data is purged within 30 days
Updates to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy. Members will be notified of significant changes via:
Email notification
Site announcement
Login notification
Contact Information
For privacy concerns or data requests:
Email: noah@thearkcommunities.com
Response time: Within 48 hours
Cookie Policy
We use essential cookies for:
Authentication
Session management
Security measures
You may disable cookies, but this will affect site functionality.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
Contractual necessity
Legal obligations
Legitimate interests
Your consent
By using The Ark, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and agree to this privacy policy and our terms of service