AstroDash Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 18, 2026

AstroDash ("the App") is a free astronomy dashboard built by Blake Scarlavai. This policy explains what information the App accesses, how it is used, and your choices.

1. Information We Collect

Location Data (optional)

If you grant permission, the App accesses your device's approximate location solely to:

• Calculate aurora borealis visibility at your latitude
• Estimate ISS pass predictions for your area

Your location is processed on-device and is not transmitted to any server or third party. You can deny or revoke location permission at any time in your device settings.

Locally Stored Preferences

The App stores your settings (units, notification preferences, favorites) locally on your device using on-device storage. This data never leaves your device.

Analytics (optional, not yet active)

A future version of the App may include anonymous usage analytics (e.g., which screens are viewed) via PostHog. If enabled, no personally identifiable information will be collected. Analytics can be disabled in the App's settings.

2. Third-Party Services

The App fetches publicly available data from the following APIs:

• NASA APIs (api.nasa.gov) — Astronomy Picture of the Day, Near-Earth Objects, solar weather data
• NASA Mars (mars.nasa.gov) — Mars rover photos
• Open Notify / Where the ISS At — ISS position tracking

These requests contain only the data needed for the query (e.g., date ranges) and do not include any personal information.

3. Data We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect your name, email, or any account information
• We do not collect or store your precise GPS coordinates on any server
• We do not use advertising or ad-tracking SDKs
• We do not sell, share, or rent any data to third parties

4. Push Notifications

The App may request permission to send local push notifications for event reminders and aurora alerts. These notifications are scheduled entirely on-device. You can disable them in your device settings at any time.

5. Children's Privacy

The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The App is an educational tool that displays publicly available NASA data.

6. Data Retention

All user data (preferences, favorites, cached API responses) is stored locally on your device. Uninstalling the App removes all associated data.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Blake Scarlavai
Email: blake@example.com