Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 10/24/2025

1. Introduction

New Terms for the Universe (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website (the “Site”).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to access and read essays on our Site. If you contact us via email for permission requests or inquiries, we will collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Any information you choose to include in your message

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small data files stored on your device to help us understand how you use the Site
  • Analytics Data: Information about your interactions with the Site, such as which essays you read and how long you spend on pages

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and maintain the Site
  • Respond to your inquiries and permission requests
  • Understand how visitors use the Site and improve user experience
  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
  • Detect and prevent technical issues or security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

4.2 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies from being set
  • Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use the Site. These services may collect information about your use of this and other websites, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them:

5.2 Hosting Services

Our Site may be hosted by third-party service providers who may have access to information collected through the Site. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate the Site (such as hosting providers or analytics services)
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
  • Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Do Not Track

Some browsers have “Do Not Track” features that allow you to tell websites not to track you. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for handling these signals.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Email: contact@newtermsfortheuniverse.org
Website: https://newtermsfortheuniverse.org