Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 3, 2026 | Effective date: January 1, 2026
Nuclear Ready (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have. We encourage you to read it carefully.
1. Who We Are
Nuclear Ready (www.nuclearready.com) is an independent civilian emergency preparedness resource. We publish educational guides, articles, and tools to help ordinary people understand nuclear risks and prepare for emergencies. We are not affiliated with any government agency, military organization, or political entity. For privacy-related inquiries: contact@nuclearready.com
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you contact us via email. When you send a message to contact@nuclearready.com, we receive your email address and the content of your message, used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not operate user accounts, require registration, or collect passwords on this website.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through standard web technologies, including: your approximate IP address (anonymized), browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages you visit on our site, time and duration of your visit, screen resolution, device type (mobile or desktop), and language settings. This data is aggregated and anonymized and is used only for analytics purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes, each with a clear legal basis:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to your emails and inquiries | Legitimate interest / Contract |
| Improving website content and user experience | Legitimate interest |
| Analyzing traffic and usage patterns (Google Analytics) | Legitimate interest / Consent |
| Displaying relevant advertisements (Google AdSense) | Consent / Legitimate interest |
| Preventing fraud and ensuring website security | Legitimate interest |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on you.
5. Google AdSense and Advertising
Nuclear Ready participates in the Google AdSense program to help fund the maintenance and development of this free educational resource. Google AdSense is a service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
When you visit pages on our website that display AdSense advertisements, Google may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior in order to serve you relevant ads. This may include your IP address (to determine approximate geographic location), your browser type and operating system, pages you have visited on our site and other sites, time and date of your visit, and cookie identifiers associated with your browser.
Google’s use of this data is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy. Nuclear Ready does not have access to or control over the cookies that Google uses for advertising purposes. To opt out of personalized ads from Google, visit Google Ad Settings. EU residents can also use the Your Online Choices tool.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Website traffic analysis | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google AdSense | Display advertising | Google Privacy Policy |
| Vercel | Website hosting and CDN | Vercel Privacy Policy |
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary: email correspondence is retained for up to 2 years from the date of last contact, then permanently deleted. Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months as configured in our account. Server logs are automatically deleted after 30 days by our hosting provider (Vercel). When data is no longer needed, we ensure it is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
8.1 Rights Under GDPR (European Union Residents)
If you are located in the EU, you have the right to access a copy of your personal data, request correction of inaccurate data, request erasure of your data (subject to certain exceptions), restrict or object to processing, request data portability in a machine-readable format, and withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@nuclearready.com.
8.2 Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and use, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. You also have the right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights. We will respond to CCPA requests within 45 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
Nuclear Ready is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@nuclearready.com and we will promptly delete such information. If you are between 13 and 18 years of age, please ensure you have your parent or guardian’s permission before using our website or providing any personal information.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our website, secure hosting on Vercel (SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure), minimal data collection limited to what is strictly necessary, and restricted access controls for any personal data we hold. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data using industry-standard practices, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Nuclear Ready
Email: contact@nuclearready.com
Website: www.nuclearready.com
Response time: Within 2–3 business days for general inquiries; within 30 days for data rights requests.
If you are located in the European Union and are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.