Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Aurora Calculator ("we", "us") handles information when you visit auroracalculator.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account, and we do not ask for personal information such as your name or address. We collect limited technical and usage data automatically, including your approximate location (derived from IP address), browser and device type, pages visited, and referring site. This is standard analytics data used to understand how the Site is used.

Location Access

The Site includes an optional "Show my location" feature. If you choose to use it, your browser will ask for permission to share your device location. We use this location only within your browser to show your position on the aurora map and to suggest nearby viewing spots. Your precise location is not sent to our servers, is not stored, and is not shared with third parties. You can deny or revoke this permission at any time through your browser settings, and the rest of the Site will continue to work normally.

Cookies and Analytics

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics and advertising. We use Google Analytics to measure traffic and usage patterns. We also display advertising through Google AdSense, which may use cookies to serve and personalize ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

You can learn more about how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites, and you can manage ad personalization in your Google account settings or through your browser's cookie controls. Where required by law, advertising cookies are used only with your consent.

Advertising and Affiliate Links

The Site displays third-party advertising and contains affiliate links to travel services such as accommodation and tour providers, including Booking.com, GetYourGuide, Viator, and flight search partners. If you click an affiliate link and make a booking, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Third-party advertisers and affiliate partners operate under their own privacy policies, which we do not control.

Third-Party Services

Space weather data is retrieved from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, and cloud and weather data may be retrieved from Open-Meteo. The Site is hosted on infrastructure provided by third-party hosting and content delivery providers. These providers may process limited technical data, such as IP addresses, as part of delivering the Site.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your data under regulations such as the GDPR (European Economic Area), the CCPA (California), or the PIPA (South Korea). These can include the right to access, correct, or delete data, to object to certain processing, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Because we do not collect directly identifying personal information, our ability to act on such requests is limited, but you may contact us using the details below and we will respond as required by applicable law.

Children

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at contact@auroracalculator.com.