Effective Date: May 3, 2025
Welcome to Novice Astronomer! Your privacy matters to us. This policy outlines what information we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://noviceastronomer.com
2. What We Collect and Why
Analytics
We use Google Analytics and Site Kit by Google to understand how visitors interact with our site. This includes:
- Which pages are most visited
- How long visitors stay
- General location data (like country)
This data is anonymous and helps us improve site content, design, and functionality. We do not receive personally identifying information from these tools.
Contact Form
If you use our contact form to reach out, we collect your name, email address, and your message. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry. It is never shared or used for marketing purposes.
Cookies
This site uses cookies to enhance performance and functionality. Cookies may be placed by third-party services such as Google Analytics or embedded media (e.g., YouTube videos). You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
Embedded Content from Other Sites
Some posts may include embedded content (like YouTube videos). These behave just like if you visited the source site directly and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions.
3. Future Ads and Affiliate Links
In the future, we may use affiliate links or display ads. Clicking these may earn us a small commission—at no extra cost to you. These third-party services may use cookies or tracking tools.
4. Who We Share Data With
We do not sell or share your personal data. Analytics tools and embedded content may involve third-party services that handle your data under their own privacy policies.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
- Requesting a copy of personal data we hold
- Asking us to delete your data
- Opting out of non-essential data collection
For privacy-related requests, please contact us via the Contact Form.
6. How We Protect Your Data
We take security seriously. We use trusted plugins and themes, keep everything updated, and limit data collection to the essentials.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as our site grows. Any updates will appear on this page.
👋 Questions?
If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out here. We’re happy to help!