Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 12, 2025

FernArcade ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, fernarcade.nz (the "Service").

1. Data We Collect (Minimal)

We designed our Service to be "privacy-first." We do not require you to register for an account, and we do not collect personal information like your name, address, or phone number simply for browsing or playing.

The information we collect is limited to:

  • Contact Information: If you choose to contact us via our contact form or email, we will collect your name and email address so that we can respond to your inquiry.
  • localStorage Data: We use your browser's localStorage (which is stored on your device, not our servers) to save your preferences. See Section 2.
  • Anonymous Analytics: We may collect non-personal, aggregated data about website traffic, such as the pages visited and the type of device used. This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify you.

2. Cookies & localStorage

We use localStorage, which is a modern alternative to cookies for storing data in your browser. Unlike cookies, localStorage data is not sent to our server with every request. We use it for essential site functions:

  • Age Verification: We store a flag in your localStorage (e.g., `fernArcadeAgeVerified = 'true'`) after you confirm you are 18+. This is so we do not have to ask you on every single visit.
  • Cookie Consent: We store your consent to our cookie/privacy notice (e.g., `fernArcadeCookieConsent = 'true'`) so we can hide the banner on future visits.

For more detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. Purpose of Data Use

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain our Service.
  • To provide essential functions (like remembering your age verification).
  • To respond to your questions and support requests.
  • To monitor and analyze usage to improve the Service (using anonymous data).

4. Data Retention

Data stored in your browser's localStorage remains on your device until you clear your browser's cache or data.

If you contact us, we will retain your email and name only for as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry.

5. Data Security

We use standard administrative and technical security measures to protect any data we handle. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Under New Zealand's Privacy Act, you have the right to access and correct any personal information we hold about you (such as your email address if you have contacted us). You also have control over the data stored in your browser's localStorage, which you can clear at any time through your browser settings.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 12 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand