Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Commitment to Privacy

At SpaceScopes (accessible at https://spacescopes.xyz), we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our visitors. As an educational and astronomical editorial resource, we comply rigorously with global data protection frameworks, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Cookies Disclosure

SpaceScopes uses third-party advertising services provided by Google AdSense. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve advertisements on our site:

• DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to SpaceScopes.xyz and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on SpaceScopes.xyz, which are sent directly to users’ browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs.
• SpaceScopes.xyz has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect non-personal identification information whenever visitors interact with our website. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, operating system, Internet service provider (ISP), timestamps, and referring/exit pages for analytical purposes.

Personal identification information is only collected voluntarily, such as when users submit inquiries through our interactive contact form (including name and email address). We never sell, trade, or rent personal identification information to outside parties.

4. GDPR Data Protection Rights

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific data rights:

• The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate information.
• The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain legal conditions.
• The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict processing of your data.

5. Children’s Information (COPPA Compliance)

Protecting children’s privacy online is especially important. SpaceScopes.xyz does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information on our site, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such information from our records.

6. Contacting Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our Data Protection team at:

📧 Email: support@spacescopes.xyz
🌐 Website: https://spacescopes.xyz
🏢 Publisher: SpaceScopes Editorial Team