**Privacy Policy for Astro Earth (astroearth.org)**
*Effective Date: 17th Aug, 2023*
**1. Introduction**
Welcome to Astro Earth! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website (astroearth.org). It is essential to read this policy carefully to understand how your data will be handled. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
**2. Information We Collect**
We collect the following types of information:
**2.1 Personal Information**
- Contact Information: When you use the contact email (contact@astroearth.org), we may collect your name and email address. This information is essential to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and maintain communication with you.
**2.2 Usage Data**
- Analytics: We gather non-personal information about how you interact with our website. This includes pages visited, time spent on each page, clickstream data, referring/exit pages, and your browsing device's information. This data helps us understand user behavior, preferences, and areas of interest, enabling us to enhance your experience.
**3. How We Use Your Information**
We use the collected information for various purposes:
- **Communication**: Your personal information helps us respond to your inquiries, provide efficient customer support, and maintain an open line of communication with you.
- **Improvement of Services**: Usage data aids us in improving our website's functionality, content, and layout based on user preferences and behaviors.
- **Legal Compliance**: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, including responding to legal requests and preventing fraudulent activities.
**4. Data Sharing and Third Parties**
We prioritise the protection of your personal information and only share it under certain circumstances:
- **Service Providers**: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and are only authorized to use your data for specified purposes.
- **Legal Requirements**: We may disclose your information when required by law, legal processes, or governmental requests, and to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
**5. Data Security**
We take data security seriously and employ appropriate measures to safeguard your information:
- **Encryption**: We use encryption technologies to transmit sensitive data securely.
- **Access Control**: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only.
- **Regular Audits**: We conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities.
**6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
**7. Your Rights**
We respect your rights concerning your personal information:
- **Access**: You can request access to your personal information we hold.
- **Correction**: If your information is inaccurate, you can request corrections.
- **Deletion**: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- **Withdraw Consent**: You can withdraw your consent for processing your data.
**8. Children's Privacy**
Our services are not directed towards individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.
**9. Changes to the Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be effective upon posting on the website. Please check back periodically for any changes.
**10. Contact Us**
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at contact@astroearth.org.
This comprehensive Privacy Policy is designed to protect your rights and provide transparency into how we handle your data. For legal advice or concerns, consult with qualified legal professionals.