This Privacy Policy describes how Moon Phase Tonight ("we", "us", or "our") at MoonPhaseTonight.net collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use Moon Phase Tonight. If you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name and email address solely to respond to your inquiry. This information is not shared with third parties and is not used for marketing purposes.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically receive certain standard technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This data is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools and is used to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
All moon phase calculations on this site are performed locally in your browser. We do not collect, transmit, or store your location data. The site does not require or request access to your device's GPS or location services.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. Moon Phase Tonight uses cookies in the following ways:
- Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand visitor behaviour in aggregate. These cookies collect anonymised data such as pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Advertising cookies: We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete them. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on managing cookie settings.
Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to collect data for ad personalisation and measurement. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse traffic on our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. For more information on Google Analytics, please review Google Analytics Terms of Service.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve MoonPhaseTonight.net
- Understand how visitors use the site and which content is most useful
- Respond to enquiries sent through our contact form
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Monitor for technical issues and ensure site security
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for email marketing.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months and then deleted. Analytics data is retained according to Google's standard retention policies. We do not maintain any other personal data database.
Children's Privacy
Moon Phase Tonight is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through our site, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy law including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to all reasonable requests within 30 days.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will note the date of the most recent update at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us here.