Privacy Policy for AstronomyWatch.org

At Astronomy Watch, accessible from https://astronomywatch.org, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under applicable laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a) Log Files

Like many websites, we collect log files including:

IP address
Browser type
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Date and time stamps
Referring/exit pages

These are used for analyzing trends and maintaining the website.

b) Cookies and Usage Data

We use cookies to:

Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic
Store user preferences

You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

c) Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

Contact form submissions
Comments on articles

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

Operate and maintain our website
Improve content and user experience
Respond to user inquiries
Prevent spam and abuse
Comply with legal obligations

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

Data shown in the comments form
IP address
Browser user agent

This helps detect spam and maintain website security.

4. Anti-Spam Protection (Akismet)

We use the Akismet Anti-Spam service to detect and prevent spam.

Akismet may collect:

IP address
User agent
Referrer
Site URL
Comment content

This data is processed to identify spam and improve the service.

More information: https://akismet.com/privacy/

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services including:

Google Analytics

Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior.

Google AdSense (future use)

Used to display advertisements. These services may use cookies and collect data for personalized ads and analytics.

These services may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

6. Data Protection and Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data, including:

Secure hosting
SSL encryption
Access controls

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us via our contact page.

8. Cookies

Cookies help improve your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us via:
https://astronomywatch.org/contact/

Last updated: 27-03-2026