Updated on 2025-11-21

Privacy Policy

At Hubble Birthday, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Overview

Hubble Birthday is designed with privacy in mind. We do not collect, store, or share personal information. This website is a simple, educational tool that allows you to explore NASA's Hubble Space Telescope imagery based on birth dates.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be crystal clear about what we don't collect:

No Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal identifying information
No Birth Date Storage: When you enter your birth month and day, this information is NOT saved to any database or server
No Account Registration: We do not require or offer user accounts, so there is no account data to store
No Location Tracking: We do not track your physical location
No Cookies for Tracking: We do not use cookies to track your browsing behavior across the internet

Information Automatically Collected

Like most websites, certain technical information may be automatically collected through standard web server logs:

Analytics Data

We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar) to understand how visitors use our website. This may include:

Page views and which pages are visited
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website
Time and date of visit
Approximate geographic location (country/city level, based on IP address)

This data is:

Anonymous and aggregated
Used solely to improve the website experience
Not linked to any personal information
Not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes

Technical Data

Standard server logs may temporarily record:

IP addresses (for security and spam prevention)
Browser type and device information
Error logs and performance metrics

This technical data is automatically deleted after a short retention period and is used only for website maintenance and security.

How We Use Information

The limited, non-personal information we collect is used exclusively to:

Improve website functionality and user experience
Understand which features are most popular
Identify and fix technical issues
Prevent abuse and ensure security
Optimize website performance

Third-Party Services

NASA API

We retrieve Hubble Space Telescope images from NASA's public API. When you search for a birth date, your request is sent to NASA's servers to fetch the relevant images. NASA has its own privacy policy governing their services.

Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics or Vercel Analytics) to collect and analyze usage data. These services have their own privacy policies:

You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We may use CDN services to deliver website content faster. These services may process technical information like IP addresses to optimize content delivery.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your information with third parties, except:

When required by law or to comply with legal obligations
To protect our rights, property, or safety
With service providers who assist in website operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Children's Privacy

Hubble Birthday is family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13. Parents and guardians can use this website with their children without privacy concerns.

In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we:

Do not collect personal information from children
Do not require registration or account creation
Do not use cookies to track children's behavior
Provide a safe, educational experience

Data Security

Although we do not collect personal information, we still implement security measures to protect our website and users:

Secure HTTPS encryption for all web traffic
Regular security updates and monitoring
Protection against common web vulnerabilities
Secure hosting infrastructure

Your Rights and Choices

Since we do not collect or store personal information, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete. However, you have the right to:

Use the website without providing any personal information
Clear your browser cache and cookies at any time
Opt out of analytics tracking using browser extensions or settings
Contact us with any privacy concerns

International Users

Hubble Birthday is accessible worldwide. If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be processed in the country where our servers are located. We comply with applicable international data protection laws.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. While we respect user privacy choices, our website does not collect personal tracking data, so Do Not Track signals do not change our practices.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Continued use of Hubble Birthday after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

NASA Image Usage

All Hubble Space Telescope images displayed on our website are provided by NASA and are in the public domain. NASA's imagery policies are separate from our privacy practices. For information about NASA's privacy policies, visit NASA's Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Website: https://hubblebirthday.com
Email: [email protected]

We will respond to privacy inquiries as quickly as possible.

Summary

In short:

✅ We do NOT collect personal information
✅ We do NOT store your birth date
✅ We do NOT require registration
✅ We use anonymous analytics to improve the website
✅ All Hubble images are from NASA's public archive
✅ Your privacy is our priority

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Thank you for trusting Hubble Birthday to explore the cosmos. Your privacy matters to us, and we're committed to maintaining a safe, educational experience for all users.