Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 20, 2026
Far Flung Observatory ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, join our membership, or interact with our astronomical services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that helps us provide a seamless dark-sky experience:
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Voluntary Information: Name, email address, and billing information provided when you sign up for a membership or contact us.
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Automatic Information: Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and how you interact with our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
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Manage your membership and provide access to live telescope streams.
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Process payments and renewals via our secure third-party processors.
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Send you "Clear Skies" alerts, technical updates, or community news.
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Improve our website performance and content based on user behavior.
3. Analytics & Tracking
To keep our digital observatory running smoothly, we use Google Analytics as our sole tracking tool.
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Purpose: This helps us understand visitor traffic, which telescope views are most popular, and general usage patterns.
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Data Collected: Google Analytics collects information such as your device type, approximate location (city/region), and which pages you visit.
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Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with trusted service providers necessary to run the business, such as:
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Payment Processors: To securely handle your subscription.
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Hosting & Email Providers: To deliver our website and newsletters.
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Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect the safety of our community.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our content is family-friendly, but our website is not intended for children under 13 without parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
7. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You can manage your communication preferences or cancel your membership at any time through your account settings.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. The "Effective Date" at the top will indicate when the last changes were made.
9. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, please reach out to:
Far Flung Observatory 23310 FM 170
Terlingua, Texas 79852
Email:
Phone: (432) 371-2633