Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how WitherNode collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website, withernode.com. We are committed to transparency and respect your privacy. This policy applies to all visitors of our informational blog and does not apply to third-party websites linked from our content.

Information We Collect

WitherNode does not require registration or collect personally identifiable information such as names, emails, or phone numbers. However, certain technical data is automatically gathered when you access our site:

IP address and geographic location (approximate)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Information

The data collected is used solely for the following purposes:

To improve website performance and user experience
To analyze traffic patterns and content popularity
To ensure the security and stability of our services
To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

No personal data is sold, rented, or shared for marketing purposes outside the scope described here.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and gather anonymous usage statistics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how visitors interact with our site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete them after visiting. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.

Third-Party Services

WitherNode uses third-party services to support our operations. These include:

Google Analytics: To analyze traffic and user behavior anonymously. Google Analytics does not collect or store names, emails, or other personally identifiable information.
Advertising networks: We may use ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense) to display relevant, non-targeted advertisements. These services may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads and measure performance, but they do not collect personally identifiable information directly from our site.

We do not control the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies: Google Privacy Policy, AdSense Privacy Policy.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to maintain industry-standard safeguards.

Your Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected about them
Request deletion of their personal information
Opt out of the sale of their personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

Since we do not sell personal information and do not collect data that identifies individuals, these rights are largely not applicable. However, you may request information about the categories of data collected or request deletion of any data we may retain (e.g., server logs). To make such a request, please contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

WitherNode does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. Our content is intended for adult audiences. If you are under 13, please do not use or interact with our website. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly upon notification.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage.