Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 23, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how the Wallops Night-Launch Alert Service ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

  • Email address: provided by you to receive launch alerts and related notifications.
  • Technical data: basic, non-identifying information such as browser type and approximate region may be collected in server logs for security and reliability.

How We Use Your Information

  • To send you email alerts about Wallops launches you subscribed to receive.
  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
  • To prevent abuse, protect against spam, and ensure service reliability.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We only share data with service providers that help us operate the Service (for example, email delivery or hosting). These providers are given access to the minimum necessary data and are obligated to protect it.

Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you have an active subscription. If you unsubscribe, we will remove or anonymize your email address within a reasonable period unless we are required to retain it by law.

Your Choices

  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
  • You may request access to or deletion of your data, subject to verification.

Cookies and Tracking

We aim to minimize tracking. If cookies or similar technologies are used, they are limited to essential functionality and service performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

Our Service may link to or integrate with third-party services (e.g., email providers, analytics, or hosting). Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective policies and terms.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to request deletion.

International Users

If you access the Service from outside your country, you consent to the processing of your information in the regions where our services operate. Data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective signifies your acceptance.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Please reach out via our project page onGitHub.