Welcome to NASA’s Kids Science News Network™ (NASA’s KSNN™). Our goal is to inform, inspire, and involve children in the excitement of science, technology, engineering, and math. While we develop and encourage interactivity in learning, we strive to ensure the online safety and privacy of our users. NASA’s KSNN™ is committed to complying fully with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA). Notice of our information practices are explained below as required by the Federal Trade Commission's Children's Online Privacy Protection Regulations, located at 16 CFR § 312.
- Contact Information (16 CFR § 312.4) "Operators"
Dr. Robert M. Starr is the responsible NASA official hosting this activity.
- Information
Collected (16 CFR § 312.4)
- General Collection Information
As with all internet web sites, NASA’s KSNN™ may collect some information indirectly from all users visiting our web site. What is collected and how it is used is explained below.
System Logging
Our web server systems keep log files about network transactions. We do analyze our web log files to calculate statistics on which pages are visited and how long visitors stay on our site. We do not track individuals with this information. We are required to retain this information for the security of our website and online service.
Internet Addresses
NASA’s KSNN™ gathers Internet Protocol Address (IP Addresses) and pages viewed as part of the logging system within our web server. When calculating statistics on visits and pages viewed IP addresses are used in broad calculations. IP addresses are never used to identify someone personally unless a security breach requires such an investigation (16 CFR § 312.5(c)(5)(i)).
Use of Cookies
NASA’s KSNN™ may use session cookies for visitors to our site. A session cookie is a temporary file stored in a web browser that is deleted when it either expires or the browser is closed. No privacy or personal information is stored in a cookie from this web site. We may store a temporary number which helps us understand traffic patterns or helps us control access to restricted pages. Some features of The Space Place may not function properly without session cookies being enabled. The Office of Management and Budget currently does not permit government web sites to store any permanent cookies on your system without explicit permission to do so.
Voluntary Registration
Children under the age of 18 may register on our site to receive e-mail updates about the program. This information is never sold or loaned to a third party. If a student under 18 attempts to register, a notice will be sent to parents and parents must provide consent for the registration. The following information is requested from students under 18: adult family member permission, first name, birthday, zip code, e-mail address, parentŐs e-mail address, and a self-created password.
- How information collected is used (16 CFR § 312.4)
For brevity, the use of the collected information is described in the above section on explaining what is collected.
- Third Party Disclosure (16 CFR § 312.4)
NASA’s KSNN™ does not disclose information to third parties.
- Participation (16 CFR § 312.4)
NASA’s KSNN™ does not prohibit the participation in any activity based on requiring more personal information than is necessary.
Links to External Sites
NASA’s KSNN™ tries to provide a safe, fun, and private environment for kids to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math. We link only to sites that have been researched by staff. However, we are not responsible for the content or collection practices of these sites and recommend you read their privacy policies before providing them information.
Additional Information
Also read NASA's Privacy Policy and Important Notices for Web Sites. |
