Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 9, 2026
Who We Are
Solar System Explorers (solarsystemexplorers.com) is an independent educational website about space science, astronomy, and the cosmos, operated by Satyam Patel from India.
Contact email: collab.solarsystem@gmail.com
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may collect the following data through Google Analytics 4 (only if you provide consent):
- Pages you visit and how long you spend on them
- Your approximate geographic location (city/country level, not precise)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Referring website (how you found us)
This data is collected anonymously and cannot personally identify you. IP addresses are anonymized before processing.
Information You Provide Directly
If you contact us by email, we receive only the information you voluntarily share (such as your name and email address). We do not use contact forms that automatically collect data.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our content. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data.
Important: Google Analytics is only loaded after you provide consent through our cookie banner. If you decline cookies, no analytics data is collected.
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
Google Fonts
Our website uses Google Fonts (Inter, Space Grotesk, JetBrains Mono) to display text. When you visit our site, your browser connects to Google’s servers to load these fonts. This means Google may receive your IP address. For details, see Google Fonts Privacy.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies only for analytics purposes (Google Analytics), and only after you consent. We do not use:
- Advertising cookies
- Retargeting or tracking cookies
- Third-party marketing cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner, or by clearing your browser’s local storage. You can also disable cookies entirely through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links and Embeds
Our articles may link to external websites (such as NASA, ESA, or Space.com) or embed YouTube videos. These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with embedded content.
YouTube embeds: If a page contains an embedded YouTube video, YouTube (Google) may collect data according to YouTube’s Privacy Policy.
Children’s Privacy
Solar System Explorers is an educational resource suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data to us, please contact us at collab.solarsystem@gmail.com and we will promptly delete it.
Data Retention
- Analytics data: Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months before automatic deletion.
- Contact emails: Emails you send us are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, then deleted.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access any personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time (by clearing your browser’s local storage or declining via our cookie banner)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at collab.solarsystem@gmail.com.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the data we collect. Our website is served over HTTPS, and we do not store sensitive personal data on our servers.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please email us at collab.solarsystem@gmail.com or visit our Contact page.