Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use our service:

• Phone number - When you subscribe to SMS notifications
• Email address - When you create an account (optional)
• Location data - Only when you explicitly grant permission, to show driving times to viewing spots
• Push notification endpoints - When you enable browser notifications

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

How We Use Your Information

• To send launch notifications you have subscribed to
• To notify you of schedule changes and scrubs
• To calculate driving times to viewing spots (location data)
• To deliver browser push notifications
• To improve our service

Location Data

We request your location only to calculate driving times to viewing spots. Your location is not stored on our servers - it is used only for real-time distance calculations and is immediately discarded. You can deny location access and still use all other features of the site.

SMS Messages

By subscribing to SMS alerts, you consent to receive text messages about rocket launches. Message frequency varies based on launch schedules. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time.

Push Notifications

When you enable browser notifications, we store a technical endpoint URL to deliver notifications to your device. This endpoint does not contain personally identifiable information. You can disable notifications at any time through your browser settings.

Cookies & Analytics

We use essential cookies to remember your preferences (like whether you have seen the onboarding tour). We may use analytics to understand how visitors use our site.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Twilio - for sending SMS notifications
• Launch Library 2 - for launch schedule data
• Open-Meteo - for weather data
• Google Maps - for driving time calculations
• Google AdSense - for advertising
• Amazon Associates - for affiliate product links
• Expedia - for hotel affiliate links

Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing their data practices.

Affiliate Links

Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the site. Affiliate links are clearly marked.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. SMS subscriptions can be cancelled by replying STOP to any message.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), rate limiting, and secure credential storage. However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and keep your devices secure.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us at [email protected]