StarHaven

Astronomy & Night Sky Education

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 23, 2026

Notice

By accessing or using the StarHaven website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the website.

1. Introduction

Welcome to StarHaven. We are an astronomy and night sky education company dedicated to inspiring curiosity about the universe through accessible, engaging, and scientifically grounded content. Our mission is to bring the wonders of the night sky to learners of all ages and backgrounds — from first-time stargazers to seasoned amateur astronomers.

This Privacy Policy describes how StarHaven ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information obtained through our website, which is hosted on Google Sites. It applies to all visitors and users of our website.

Your use of the StarHaven website constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read it carefully and contact us if you have any questions.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you visit our website.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you interact with StarHaven — such as by submitting a contact form or signing up for our educational newsletter — you may provide us with:

●      Your name

●      Your email address

●      Any message or inquiry you submit through a contact form

●      Any other information you choose to share with us

Providing this information is entirely voluntary. You are not required to submit any personal information to browse our website.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through Google Sites and associated Google services. This may include:

●      Your IP address

●      Browser type and version

●      Device type and operating system

●      Pages visited on our website

●      Time spent on individual pages

●      Referring website or source (how you arrived at our site)

●      Date and time of your visit

Because our website is hosted on Google Sites, Google may also collect and process data in accordance with its own policies as part of its infrastructure and services. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy for more information.

3. How We Use Your Information

StarHaven uses the information we collect for the following purposes:

●      Responding to Inquiries: To read and reply to messages submitted through our contact form or sent directly to our email address.

●      Educational Newsletters and Updates: If you have subscribed, to send you astronomy-related content, event announcements, stargazing tips, and other educational updates from StarHaven.

●      Improving Website Content: To understand what topics and resources are most useful to our visitors, allowing us to continually improve the quality and relevance of our educational material.

●      Analyzing Traffic Patterns: To review aggregate data about how visitors navigate our website, helping us make the site easier to use and more informative.

●      Complying with Legal Obligations: To meet any applicable legal requirements or respond to lawful requests from government or regulatory authorities.

We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those described in this policy without first obtaining your consent.

4. Sharing of Information

StarHaven does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We share information only in the limited circumstances described below.

●      Google (Website Host): Our website is hosted on Google Sites, which means Google may process certain data as part of delivering and maintaining our website. This is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Google's role as a data processor.

●      Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers — such as email platforms used to distribute our newsletter — who process your information on our behalf. These providers are only permitted to use your information as necessary to perform services for us.

●      Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of StarHaven, our users, or the public.

We want to be transparent: because our website is built on Google Sites, Google's own privacy practices govern data that passes through their infrastructure. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy to understand how Google handles data associated with its products and services.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They allow the website to remember your visit and certain preferences, and they help the site operator understand how visitors use the site.

How Cookies Are Used on Our Website

As a Google Sites-hosted website, StarHaven may use cookies and similar tracking technologies provided by Google. This may include Google Analytics, a web analytics service that helps us understand visitor behavior in aggregate — such as which pages are most frequently visited and how long visitors stay on the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information and reports it to us without identifying individual users by name.

Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. The process for doing so varies by browser; consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features of our website. For more information about how Google uses data from sites that use its services, visit policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Specific retention periods are as follows:

●      Contact Inquiries: Messages and associated contact details submitted through our contact form are retained for up to two (2) years from the date of receipt, after which they are deleted.

●      Newsletter Subscribers: Subscriber information (name and email address) is retained for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. Upon unsubscription, your information will be removed from our mailing list promptly.

●      Analytics Data: Website usage data collected through Google Analytics is retained in accordance with Google's standard data retention policies and settings. Please refer to Google's documentation for details on their retention practices.

When personal information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. StarHaven is committed to honoring these rights to the extent applicable.

Rights Available to All Users

●      Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

●      Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

●      Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain it.

●      Opt-Out of Marketing: If you receive newsletters or updates from us, you may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email, or by contacting us directly.

Additional Rights by Jurisdiction

●      EU/EEA Residents (GDPR): If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

●      California Residents (CCPA): If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected about you, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. StarHaven does not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at starhavenastronomy@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children's Privacy

The StarHaven website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will take prompt steps to delete that information from our records.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has submitted personal information to us without your consent, please contact us at tomas.trades.pnw@gmail.com so that we can take appropriate action.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, astronomy resources, databases, tools, or other content maintained by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience and educational enrichment — they do not constitute an endorsement by StarHaven of those sites or their content.

StarHaven is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit before providing any personal information.

10. Policy Updates

StarHaven reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will post the revised policy on our website and update the effective date shown at the top of this document.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the StarHaven website after any changes to this policy are posted will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

If we make material changes that significantly affect how we handle your personal information, we will make reasonable efforts to provide additional notice, such as a prominent notice on the website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way StarHaven handles your personal information, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are happy to help.

StarHaven — Astronomy & Night Sky Education

Email: TomasTrades.PNW@gmail.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.

StarHaven  |  Astronomy & Night Sky Education

Privacy Policy  |  Effective Date: September 23, 2026

TomasTrades.PNW@gmail.com

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