Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 16, 2026 • Space Made Simple (spaceisimple.com)
Overview
At Space Made Simple, accessible from spaceisimple.com, the privacy of our visitors is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by Space Made Simple and how we use it, including disclosures regarding Google Analytics web measurement, Google AdSense advertising, and cookie usage.
1. Log Files
Space Made Simple follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. Web hosting providers and content delivery networks (including Cloudflare) collect standard technical data as part of operational analytics and security. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. This information is not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Like most modern websites, Space Made Simple uses cookies and similar storage technologies. These cookies are used to store information including visitors' preferences (such as your chosen theme setting), optimize web performance, track aggregate traffic metrics (via Google Analytics), and deliver relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense).
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the website may function with limited personalization if cookies are disabled.
3. Google Analytics (GA4) & Usage Tracking
We use Google Analytics (specifically Google
Analytics 4 via the Google tag / gtag.js), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"), to help us analyze how
readers interact with our educational astronomy articles and interactive astronomy
calculators.
Information Collected by Google Analytics:
- Technical specifications including browser type, operating system, device category, screen resolution, and language settings.
- Approximate geographic data (country and city/region level) derived from IP address. Google Analytics 4 does not log or store individual IP addresses once geo-location data is processed.
- Interaction metrics such as pages viewed, session duration, scroll depth, internal search queries, outbound link clicks, and navigation flow.
Analytics Cookies:
Google Analytics creates first-party cookies (such as _ga and _ga_*) to distinguish unique visitors and track session data over time. These cookies do not
contain personally identifiable information (PII) such as names or email addresses.
Opting Out of Google Analytics:
- You can opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- To learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services, review How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services and the Google Privacy Policy.
4. Google DoubleClick DART Cookie & Advertising
Google is one of the third-party vendors on our site. Google also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to spaceisimple.com and other sites on the internet.
Opting Out of Personalized Ads:
- Visitors may choose to decline or opt out of the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- You can also manage your Google ad personalization settings directly via Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
5. Third-Party Advertising & Analytics Partners
Our third-party partners include Google AdSense (advertising) and Google Analytics (traffic analysis). Third-party ad servers or analytics networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective features and advertisements that appear on Space Made Simple, which are sent directly to users' browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, personalize advertising content, and evaluate site performance.
Note that Space Made Simple has no direct access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers and service providers.
6. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Space Made Simple's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or external websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party services for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. Detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers' respective websites.
7. GDPR Data Protection Rights
We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Every user is entitled to the following:
- The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
- The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you.
8. CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California consumers have specific rights regarding their personal information:
- Request that a business disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected.
- Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business collected.
- Request that a business that sells a consumer's personal data, not sell the consumer's personal data.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
9. Children's Information
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. Space Made Simple does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13.
Questions & Contact Information
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us via email at: contact@spaceisimple.com.