Last Updated: Janurary 2026
At After Stranger Things (Afterst), we take your privacy as seriously as a Hawkins Lab security breach. This policy explains how we handle information on our site.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information that helps us provide a better experience for the Stranger Things community:
- Comments: When you leave a comment on our theories or news posts, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as your IP address to help with spam detection.
- Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics and Google Site Kit to see which articles are popular. This data is “anonymized,” meaning we see that “someone from Chicago visited,” but we don’t know who you are.
- Cookies: Our site uses cookies to remember your preferences (like if you prefer Dark Mode) and to ensure our social sharing buttons work correctly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Improve our news coverage and analysis.
- Respond to your fan theories or inquiries.
- Prevent spam and keep our community safe.
3. Third-Party Links
Afterst contains links to other sites (like Netflix, Instagram, or news outlets). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. We also use social sharing plugins; clicking them may allow those social networks to collect data about your visit.
4. Data Retention
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
5. Your Rights
If you have an account and left comments on this site, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, or request that we erase any personal data we hold.
6. Affiliate & Legal Disclaimer
After Stranger Things is a fan-run publication. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Netflix or the creators of Stranger Things. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
7. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at: After.ST2025@gmail.com