Privacy Policy

About this policy

SPACEANZ is an independent Australian space news and information platform.

This policy explains the types of information that may be collected when you visit SPACEANZ and how that information may be used.

Information we may collect

SPACEANZ does not require visitors to create an account to browse the website.

Basic technical information may be collected automatically when you visit the website, including information such as browser type, device type, pages visited, approximate location, referral source and general usage information.

This information is generally used to understand how people use SPACEANZ and to improve the website.

Analytics

SPACEANZ may use website analytics services to understand visitor traffic and how people interact with the website.

Analytics information may include page views, visitor activity, device information, approximate geographic information and referral sources.

SPACEANZ currently uses Vercel Analytics to help understand website performance and visitor activity.

Cookies and similar technologies

SPACEANZ or third-party services used by the website may use cookies or similar technologies where required for functionality, analytics or other website services.

The exact technologies used may change as the website develops.

Information you provide

If you contact SPACEANZ by email, we may receive information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address and the contents of your message.

This information may be used to respond to enquiries, corrections, news tips, media requests, partnership enquiries or other communications.

Third-party services

SPACEANZ uses third-party services to operate and maintain the website.

These may include website hosting, analytics, YouTube and other external services linked from or embedded within SPACEANZ.

Third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

YouTube

SPACEANZ links to its YouTube channel and may provide links to YouTube live streams or videos.

When you visit YouTube or interact with YouTube content, your use of that service is subject to Google's and YouTube's own terms and privacy practices.

External links

SPACEANZ may link to external websites, including space agencies, launch providers, companies, news sources and social media platforms.

SPACEANZ is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Visitors should review the privacy policies of external websites they choose to visit.

How information is used

Information collected through SPACEANZ may be used to operate and improve the website, understand visitor activity, maintain website security and respond to communications.

SPACEANZ does not sell personal contact information provided directly through email enquiries.

Data retention

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries, maintaining records and operating the website.

Children's privacy

SPACEANZ is a general space news and information website and is not specifically directed toward children.

SPACEANZ does not knowingly request sensitive personal information from children through the website.

Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as SPACEANZ adds new features, services or technologies.

Updated versions will be published on this page.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how SPACEANZ handles information, contact: