Star Sailors

Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is as important to us as protecting the cosmos. Here's exactly what we collect, why we need it, and how we keep your data safe while you explore the universe.

Last updated: July 27, 2025Effective for all Star Sailors

The Short Version

Email Address

To create your account and send mission updates

Google Profile

Name and profile picture if you sign in with Google

Research Data

Your discoveries and classifications to track progress

🔍 What Information We Collect

Account Information

• Your email address (required for account creation)
• Username and display name (chosen by you)
• Profile picture (if you upload one or sign in with Google)

Google Sign-In Data

If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive:

• Your Google account email address
• Your public profile name
• Your profile picture (if publicly available)
• A unique Google account identifier

We don't access your Google Drive, Gmail, or any other Google services.

Research & Discovery Data

• Your planet and asteroid classifications
• Comments and measurements you add to discoveries
• Progress through research milestones
• Structures and equipment you deploy

🎯 Why We Need This Information

🚀Core Mission Functions

• Create and maintain your explorer account
• Track your research progress and achievements
• Show you personalized mission recommendations
• Connect your discoveries with the broader research community

📡Communication & Updates

• Send you important mission updates
• Notify you about new discoveries in your research areas
• Share weekly progress reports (if you opt in)

🔬Scientific Integrity

• Ensure all classifications are properly attributed
• Maintain data quality for real research contributions
• Prevent spam and maintain community standards

⚡Platform Improvements

• Understand which features are most valuable
• Optimize the discovery experience
• Debug technical issues you might encounter

🛡️ How We Protect Your Data

🔒 Security Measures

• All data encrypted in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication through Supabase
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring

👥 Access Controls

• Only essential team members can access user data
• All access is logged and monitored
• No third-party access without your explicit consent

🌍 Data Storage

• Hosted on secure, compliant cloud infrastructure
• Regular automated backups
• Geographic redundancy for reliability

📋 Data Minimization

• We only collect what's necessary for the service
• Automatic deletion of unnecessary logs
• You can delete your account and data anytime

⚖️ Your Rights & Choices

You have full control over your data:

📥 Access & Download

Request a copy of all your data at any time

✏️ Correction

Update your profile and account information

🗑️ Deletion

Delete your account and all associated data

📧 Communication

Opt out of non-essential emails anytime

📊 Public Research Data

Your classifications and discoveries contribute to real scientific research. While your personal information remains private, your research contributions may be included in anonymized datasets shared with the scientific community. This helps advance our understanding of the cosmos!

📞 Questions & Updates

Have Questions?

We're here to help! If you have any questions about your privacy, your data, or how Star Sailors works, don't hesitate to reach out.

Policy Updates

We'll notify you if we make significant changes to this privacy policy. We'll always be transparent about what data we collect and how we use it.

Current version: 1.0 (July 27, 2025)
Next review: January 2026