Last updated: May 2026
Nethercon ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website nethercon.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it. We built this site for kids and their families, so we take privacy seriously.
Plain-language summary: we do not sell your data. We do not create profiles on children. We collect minimal analytics to understand how people use the site, and an email address only if you voluntarily sign up for our newsletter.
Children's Privacy (COPPA)
For parents and guardians. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which applies to children under 13 in the United States.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The core site — articles, audio content, interactive maps, and the Ember companion — is fully available without creating an account or submitting any personal information.
Our newsletter signup requires users to confirm they are 13 or older. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted personal information should contact us at [email protected].
Parental rights include:
- The right to review any personal information we have collected from your child.
- The right to request deletion of that information.
- The right to refuse further collection of your child's information.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected] with the subject line "COPPA Request." We will respond within 30 days.
What Data We Collect
Analytics
We use privacy-focused analytics to understand which pages and content formats are most useful. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors. We do not use Google Analytics. If we use a third-party analytics tool, it will be disclosed here. Current analytics data collected includes: page views, approximate geographic region (country/state level), device type (mobile vs. desktop), and referring URL.
Cookies
We use a small number of cookies. See our Cookie Policy for a full breakdown. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.
Browser localStorage (not a cookie)
To save your progress in interactive site features (such as game elements or personalization), we store small amounts of data in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
Newsletter email
If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is the only personally identifiable information we collect. We use this address solely to send the newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email. Newsletter signup is restricted to users age 13 and older.
Contact form submissions
If you contact us via email or a contact form, we retain that message to respond to your inquiry. We do not add contact form senders to any mailing list automatically.
EU Residents — GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation. If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Lawful basis for processing
- Analytics: Legitimate interests — understanding how our content performs so we can improve the site for our audience.
- Newsletter: Consent — you explicitly opt in and can withdraw at any time.
- Contact inquiries: Legitimate interests — responding to messages you initiate.
Your rights under GDPR
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to restrict processing: Ask us to pause processing your data while a dispute is resolved.
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. If you believe we have not handled your data lawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
Data transfers: Nethercon is operated from the United States. If you access the site from the EU, your data may be processed in the US. We rely on standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards when required.
Retention: Newsletter emails are retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is aggregated and retained for up to 24 months. Contact messages are retained for up to 2 years.
California Residents — CCPA
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information.
We do not sell personal information. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We do not share data in exchange for money or other valuable consideration.
Your California rights:
- Right to know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, sold, or disclosed in the past 12 months.
- Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to legal exceptions.
- Right to opt-out: We do not sell data, so no opt-out is necessary. If this changes, we will update this policy.
- Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To submit a CCPA request, email [email protected] with the subject line "CCPA Request."
Third-Party Services
We may use the following types of third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- Hosting provider: Our web host processes server logs, which may include IP addresses for security and reliability purposes.
- Email platform: Our newsletter is delivered via a third-party email service provider. Your email address is stored on their servers. We do not allow the provider to use your data for their own marketing.
- Affiliate networks: When you click affiliate links, the affiliated retailer may set their own cookies. We have no control over those cookies. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
We do not embed social media widgets, advertising networks, or retargeting pixels on this site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Questions or privacy requests: [email protected]