Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Sky Near Me collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Last updated: August 3, 2025
Information We Collect
Location Information
When you use Sky Near Me, we may collect your location information through:
- Browser geolocation API (with your consent)
- IP address-based location estimation
- Manually entered city and country information
This information is used solely to provide you with accurate astronomical data for your location.
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:
- Pages visited and features used
- Time spent on the site
- Device type and browser information
- Referring websites
Contact Information
If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and any information you voluntarily provide in your message.
How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
- Provide location-specific astronomical data and viewing times
- Calculate ISS pass times and celestial event visibility
- Improve our service quality and user experience
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Analytics and Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our features
- Monitor site performance and technical issues
- Understand which celestial events are most popular
What We DON'T Do:
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties
- We do not store your exact location permanently
- We do not require account creation or personal registration
- We do not send spam or unwanted marketing emails
Data Protection & Security
Security Measures
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure with regular security updates
- Limited data retention - we don't store location data long-term
- Regular security audits and monitoring
Data Retention
- Location data is processed in real-time and not permanently stored
- Usage analytics are aggregated and anonymized
- Contact form submissions are retained for customer service purposes
- You can request data deletion at any time
Third-Party Services
Astronomy Data Providers
We use reputable astronomy APIs to provide accurate celestial data. These services may receive your location information to calculate viewing times and celestial positions.
Analytics Services
We may use analytics services like Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site. These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.
Advertising
We may display advertisements through Google AdSense or similar services. These services may use cookies and collect information to show relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings.
Your Rights and Choices
Location Permissions
You can deny location access in your browser settings. You can still use Sky Near Me by manually entering your city and country.
Data Access and Deletion
You have the right to request access to your personal data or request its deletion. Contact us at [email protected] for such requests.
Cookies
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled. See our Cookie Policy for more details.
Contact and Policy Updates
Questions or Concerns
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
General Contact: [email protected]
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of Sky Near Me after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Children's Privacy
Sky Near Me is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.