Privacy Policy for Astro!
Effective Date: (5/19/26)
Astro! is an astronomy app that helps users explore space images, astronomy information, celestial events, and stargazing related features.
This Privacy Policy explains what information Astro! collects, how it is used, and what choices users have. By using Astro!, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Astro! is designed to collect as little personal information as possible. We do not require users to create an account, and we do not sell personal information.
Depending on the features you use, Astro! may process the following types of information:
Location Information
Astro! may ask for permission to access your device’s location if you use features that depend on your location, such as finding nearby stargazing locations or showing location based astronomy information.
Your location is used only to provide app functionality. Astro! does not use your location for advertising, and Astro! does not sell your location information.
You can allow or deny location access through your device settings at any time.
Device and App Information
Astro! may process basic device or app information needed for normal app functionality, such as loading content, displaying maps, opening links, or saving app preferences.
Saved Preferences
Astro! may store basic preferences on your device, such as saved settings, favorite content, notification preferences, or other choices you make inside the app. These preferences are stored locally on your device when possible.
Notifications
If Astro! offers reminder or notification features, the app may ask for permission to send notifications. Notifications are used only for app related reminders or astronomy related updates that you choose to receive.
You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings.
2. Information We Do Not Collect
Astro! does not require users to provide their name, email address, phone number, payment information, or account login information.
Astro! does not knowingly collect sensitive personal information.
Astro! does not sell personal information.
Astro! does not use personal information for third party advertising.
Astro! does not track users across apps or websites for advertising purposes.
3. How We Use Information
Astro! uses information only to operate and improve the app’s features, including:
Providing astronomy content and space images
Displaying maps and stargazing related locations
Showing celestial event information
Saving user preferences
Sending optional notifications if enabled by the user
Improving app reliability and functionality
Responding to user support requests
4. Third Party Services
Astro! may use third party services to provide certain features.
NASA
Astro! may display publicly available astronomy content, such as NASA images or related astronomy information. When Astro! requests content from NASA or another public astronomy source, basic technical information may be sent as part of the request, such as your device’s internet request information.
Google Maps
Astro! may use Google Maps to display map based features. When you use map features, Google may process information according to Google’s own privacy practices and terms. Google Maps may process information such as map interactions, device information, and location related information if location features are enabled.
You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy.
External Links
Astro! may include links to external websites or resources. If you open an external link, that website or service may collect information according to its own privacy policy. Astro! is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
5. Data Sharing
Astro! does not sell personal information.
Astro! does not share personal information with advertisers.
Information may be processed by third party services only when needed to provide app functionality, such as displaying maps or loading astronomy content.
We may also disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of users or others.
6. Data Retention
Astro! keeps personal information only for as long as necessary to provide app functionality.
Information stored locally on your device, such as preferences or saved settings, remains on your device unless you delete it, reset the app, or uninstall the app.
7. Children’s Privacy
Astro! is intended for general audiences and educational use. Astro! does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through Astro!, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
8. User Choices
You can control app permissions through your device settings, including:
Location access
Notification permissions
Cellular data access
App data stored on your device
You can also delete Astro! from your device at any time.
9. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information used by Astro!. However, no app, website, or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of Astro! after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Astro!’s privacy practices, you can contact us at:
Support Email: robscarastro@gmail.com