PRIVACY POLICY

INTRODUCTION

Space Launch Live (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website spacelaunchlive.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.

By using Space Launch Live, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Location Data

If you choose to enable location features, we may access your approximate geographic coordinates to calculate launch visibility scores, distances, and directions. This data is processed locally in your browser and is not transmitted to or stored on our servers. You can disable location access at any time through your browser settings or by using our manual city selector.

Usage Data

We may collect anonymous, aggregated usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, device type, and referring URLs. This data does not personally identify you and is used solely to improve site performance and content.

Cookies & Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save your preferences, including:

• Your selected city or location for visibility calculations
• Your light/dark theme preference
• Filter and display preferences

These are stored locally on your device and are not sent to any third party. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Any information we collect is used exclusively to:

• Provide launch visibility scores and distance calculations based on your location
• Remember your display preferences across visits
• Improve site performance, reliability, and content quality
• Monitor and analyze usage trends in aggregate

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Space Launch Live integrates with third-party services to provide its core functionality. These services have their own privacy policies:

• YouTube — Embedded launch webcasts and replay videos are served via YouTube. YouTube may collect data in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.
• Leaflet / OpenStreetMap — Interactive maps use OpenStreetMap tile data. See OpenStreetMap’s Privacy Policy.
• Open-Meteo — Weather data is fetched from Open-Meteo’s free API. No user data is shared with this service beyond the coordinates of launch pad locations.

DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable measures to protect the information associated with our site. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Space Launch Live is a general-audience informational site. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

CONTACT

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via the About page.