Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Planet-Astro.com ("we", "our", or "the website") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or interact with our astrology resource website. By using Planet-Astro.com, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Non-Personal Data (Automatically Collected)

When you visit Planet-Astro.com, standard technical data may be collected automatically for analytics and website improvement purposes:

• Browser type and version - To ensure compatibility and optimize display
• Device type - Mobile, tablet, or desktop for responsive design
• Operating system - For technical compatibility analysis
• Pages visited and time spent - To understand content popularity and improve user experience
• Referring website - To understand how visitors find our content
• IP address - Typically anonymized for analytics purposes
• Country/region data - Aggregated for content localization insights

1.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Planet-Astro.com uses cookies to enhance user experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (we use privacy-focused analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

If we use advertising networks (such as Google AdSense) in the future, they may place cookies or similar technologies on your device to deliver personalized ads or track aggregated usage. These third parties would collect data independently under their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected is used for the following purposes:

• Website Improvement: Enhancing content, layout, and user experience based on usage patterns
• Performance Monitoring: Tracking website performance and identifying technical issues
• Content Optimization: Understanding which astrology topics are most valuable to our readers
• Security: Protecting the website from malicious activities and ensuring safe browsing
• Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements when applicable

4. Third-Party Services

Planet-Astro.com may use the following third-party services:

• Web Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics tools that respect user privacy
• Content Delivery Networks: To ensure fast loading times worldwide
• Hosting Services: Secure hosting providers with strong privacy commitments
• Newsletter Service: If you choose to subscribe (optional), managed through Substack

These services have their own privacy policies, and we carefully select partners who respect user privacy and data protection standards.

6. Children's Privacy

Planet-Astro.com is not directed toward children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

7. International Data Transfers

As a global website, data collected may be processed in different countries. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website features. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or via email (if you have subscribed to our updates).