Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Welcome to Headspace Invaders, a platform created by Netsafe to help young people in Aotearoa New Zealand build skills to recognise and respond to things like online harm, mis and disinformation and online extremism.

Before you explore the site, please read these terms. By using this platform, you agree to follow them.

1. Who this site is for

Headspace Invaders is designed for young people aged 12 to 16 in New Zealand. It can also be used by parents, teachers and others supporting young people.

2. What information we collect, use or store

You do not need to create an account to use this site. We do not collect personal details such as your name, email address, or phone number unless you choose to request a certificate.

However, if you request a completion certificate and provide your email address we will use this to facilitate communication with you.

We may also collect:

• Your IP address to help keep the site secure
• Analytics, cookie, and pixel data to understand how the site is used, for example, which pages are visited, which activities are completed, and what type of device or browser is used

You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong. If you'd like to ask for a copy of your information, or to have it corrected, please contact us at outreach@netsafe.org.nz.

3. How you can use the site

You can use Headspace Invaders for your own learning or as part of classroom activities.

You agree to:

• Use it in a respectful and lawful way
• Not damage, misuse, copy, or interfere with the platform or its content
• Only use the content for non-commercial learning unless you have written permission from Netsafe

4. Content ownership

Unless we say otherwise, all content on this site belongs to Netsafe. You may use it for learning or classroom purposes, but you may not copy, change, share, or sell it without permission.

5. Links to other sites

Some pages on this site include links to other websites like Netsafe and Youthline. These websites are separate and have their own terms and privacy policies. We recommend reading their terms and privacy policies if you visit those sites.

6. This site is not a support service

Headspace Invaders is here to help you understand important issues and build your confidence. It is not a counselling or crisis support service.

If something you see online makes you feel upset or unsafe, you can contact:

Netsafe www.netsafe.org.nz/report Call 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723) Text 'Netsafe' to 4282

Youthline www.youthline.co.nz Call 0800 37 66 33 Text 234

7. Disclaimer

We aim to keep the information on this site as accurate as possible. However, it is only general information, intended to give guidance, and Netsafe accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. It is general guidance only and not legal advice, and Netsafe accepts no responsibility for any consequences arising if people use it in place of legal advice.

Netsafe also disclaims and excludes all liability for any claim, loss, demand or damages of any kind (including for negligence) arising out of or in connection with the use of either this website or the information, content or materials included on this website or on any website to which it is linked.

8. Updates to the site or terms

We may update the content or these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be published on this page and take effect straight away.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or want to give feedback, please contact us at outreach@netsafe.org.nz