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Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last Updated: August 2026 | Applies to AstroUpdate (astroupdate.space)

1. Introduction and Data Controller

AstroUpdate (astroupdate.space) is an independent astronomy, space exploration, and astrophysics publication. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

For any questions regarding this policy, please reach out to: contact@astroupdate.space.

2. What Information We Collect

  • Newsletter & Contact Form: When you subscribe to our cosmic briefing or submit a contact inquiry, we collect your name and email address.
  • Technical Data: We collect anonymized diagnostic information such as browser type, operating system, device characteristics, and page engagement metrics for system health and security.
  • Functional Cookies: We store your chosen interface language preference (Danish / English).

3. Cookies and Advertising (Google AdSense)

AstroUpdate uses cookies to enhance user experience, evaluate traffic metrics, and serve relevant advertisements through authorized third-party vendors including Google AdSense.

Google AdSense and DART Cookies

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this website. Google’s use of advertising cookies (including the DoubleClick/DART cookie) enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visits to our site and/or other sites across the internet.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or through aboutads.info.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data strictly for legitimate operational purposes:

  • Delivering curated astronomy news, interactive laboratories, and real-time 3D orbital telemetry.
  • Sending editorial briefings (strictly with your explicit opt-in consent).
  • Responding to user questions, editorial submissions, and sponsorship inquiries.
  • Maintaining cybersecurity, server stability, and anti-abuse safeguards.

5. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to request access to, rectification of, or deletion of your personal data stored with us. You can withdraw your newsletter consent at any time via the one-click unsubscribe link in any email footer or by contacting us directly.

6. Third-Party Infrastructure

AstroUpdate relies on verified infrastructure providers:

  • Resend: Secure transactional email infrastructure.
  • Vercel: Ultra-fast global edge hosting and serverless compute.
  • Patreon: Supporter memberships and VIP perks management.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions or data requests, please contact:

AstroUpdate Editorial Team
Email: contact@astroupdate.space
Web: https://www.astroupdate.space