Effective Date: April 5, 2026
Last Updated: April 5, 2026
Space Explorer ("we", "our", or "the app") is a space exploration app that displays NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD), Space Reels, and related space content. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why, and how it is used.
We do not require account registration. However, the app collects the following locally and through third-party services:
Locally stored data (on your device only):
Saved/favorited APOD images and reels
Search history
Like and bookmark preferences
Cached NASA image data for offline viewing
Data collected by third-party services:
NASA APOD API — fetches public space image data (no personal data sent)
Google AdMob — may collect device advertising ID, IP address, and usage data to serve ads
YouTube (via youtube_player_flutter) — may collect usage data when playing space videos
Google Play Services — device identifiers for app functionality
To display NASA space content and reels
To save your favorites and preferences locally on your device
To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdMob
To improve app performance and user experience
We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Our app uses the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
Service
Purpose
Privacy Policy
NASA APOD API
Space image data
https://www.nasa.gov/privacy
Google AdMob
Advertisements
https://policies.google.com/privacy
YouTube
Video playback
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Play Services
App infrastructure
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Permission
Reason
INTERNET
Fetch NASA images and videos
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Check connectivity
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES / WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Save images to gallery
VIBRATE
Haptic feedback on interactions
WAKE_LOCK
Uninterrupted video playback
AD_ID
Serve AdMob advertisements
All user preferences (favorites, likes, search history) are stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences. No personal data is uploaded to our servers. We use HTTPS for all network communication.
Space Explorer does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us to have it removed.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app means you accept the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email:Princekr81022@gmail.com
App: NovaPulsar: Space Explorer
Developer: Prince kumar