Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Welcome to Netcade ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our web-based Nintendo 64 emulator service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Game ROMs: When you upload ROM files, they are stored locally in your browser's storage. We do not transmit or store your ROMs on our servers.
Multiplayer Names: When using multiplayer features, you provide a display name which is shared only with other players in your room.
Settings: Your control mappings and preferences are stored locally in your browser.

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service.
Device Information: Basic device and browser information for compatibility purposes.

Third-Party Advertising

Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies for:

Remembering your preferences and settings
Serving relevant advertisements
Analyzing site usage and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Storage and Security

All game data and settings are stored locally in your browser using localStorage and IndexedDB.
We do not store your personal gaming data on external servers.
Multiplayer connections are peer-to-peer; game streams are not routed through our servers.

Children's Privacy

Netcade is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

Access to your personal data
Correction of inaccurate data
Deletion of your data
Opt-out of targeted advertising

Since most data is stored locally in your browser, you can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information is being collected
Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
Opt out of the sale of personal information
Access their personal information
Request deletion of personal information

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website.