Privacy Policy - Astronomy Facts

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Astronomy Facts Chrome extension handles user data. Astronomy Facts is designed to provide you with fascinating facts about space, stars, planets, and the universe when you open a new tab.

We take your privacy seriously and have designed the extension to minimize data collection while providing an educational service.

Information We Collect

Astronomy Facts collects minimal information required for functionality:

Local Storage Data: We store your preferences and previously viewed facts locally on your device using Chrome's storage API. This information remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
Anonymous Usage Statistics: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to help improve the extension.

How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used exclusively for:

Remembering your preferences
Tracking which facts have been shown to you to minimize repetition
Improving the extension functionality

We do not use your data for advertising purposes, nor do we sell or share your information with third parties.

Data Storage

All user preferences and data are stored locally on your device. We do not transmit or store your personal information on external servers.

Browser Permissions

Astronomy Facts requires the following permissions:

Storage: To save your preferences and fact history
New Tab: To modify the new tab page with astronomy facts

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics that help us improve the extension. This includes:

Installation and uninstallation events
Feature usage
Error reporting

The analytics data contains no personally identifiable information.

Children's Privacy

Astronomy Facts is not directed at persons under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your data. You can:

Clear all local storage data by uninstalling the extension
Customize your preferences through the extension settings

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Website: startupmachine.co