Privacy Policy

Introduction

io9 Guide is an informational publication focused on science fiction, science, technology, movies, television, comics, gaming, and pop culture. We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about what information we collect and why.

By visiting this website, signing up for communications, or contacting us, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following categories:

• Information you provide directly: your name, email address, and any message details when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Usage information: browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages visited, time spent on pages, approximate location based on IP address, and general interaction data.
• Technical information: IP address, session identifiers, crash or diagnostic logs, and other data needed to maintain site security and performance.

How We Use Your Information

• To operate, improve, and secure the io9 Guide website.
• To respond to inquiries, feedback, or support requests.
• To send newsletters or site updates when you request them.
• To understand content performance and user interests through aggregated analytics.
• To detect abuse, enforce site policies, and comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

io9 Guide may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to remember preferences, analyze site traffic, understand how readers engage with content, and improve overall site functionality.

Cookies may include strictly necessary cookies, basic preference cookies, analytics cookies, and performance-related tags. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may work less effectively if you disable them.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers for analytics, newsletter delivery, spam prevention, hosting, security monitoring, and embedded content. These providers may process limited data on our behalf in order to perform their services.

Third-party platforms may also place their own cookies or collect technical information when you interact with embedded media, external links, or subscription forms. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this one.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with service providers who support the operation of the website, or when disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect our rights, investigate misuse, or maintain site security.

Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including legal, operational, and recordkeeping needs.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet-based service or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable exceptions.
• Withdraw consent from marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
• Request information about how your data is used or shared.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

Children’s Privacy

io9 Guide is intended for a general audience and is not knowingly directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.

Policy Updates and Contact

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website features. When we make material updates, we will revise the “Last Updated” date shown on this page.

If you have questions about this policy or how io9 Guide handles privacy matters, contact us at [email protected].