What we collect
PlanetSentry may receive standard request data such as IP address, browser type, referrer, approximate location inferred by infrastructure, and server logs needed to operate the site securely and diagnose problems. We do not require account registration and do not collect names, email addresses, or payment information.
Analytics and performance monitoring
The site uses Vercel Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights to understand aggregate usage, page performance, and product stability. These services process anonymized usage data to help us improve reliability and content quality. No personally identifiable information is stored by these services on our behalf.
Cookies and similar technologies
PlanetSentry and its partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for site functionality, security, and load balancing. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Used by Vercel Analytics to measure page views and performance. These help us understand which content is useful.
- Advertising cookies:Google AdSense and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing patterns. The DART cookie is used by Google to serve ads through its DoubleClick advertising network.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or AboutAds.info. You can also manage cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner displayed on this site.
Google AdSense and third-party advertising
This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to collect data about your browsing behavior in order to serve relevant ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, please visit How Google uses information from sites that use its services.
We participate in the Google AdSense program and comply with Google's AdSense Program Policies.
Local browser storage
If you use features such as alert preferences or cookie consent choices, the site stores lightweight settings in your browser through local storage so the interface can remember them between visits. This data never leaves your device.
Third-party data providers
PlanetSentry requests public scientific and hazard data from third-party providers such as NASA, NOAA, USGS, GDACS, RainViewer, and Open-Meteo / CAMS. Requests to those sources may be proxied or cached through PlanetSentry infrastructure to improve reliability. These providers have their own privacy policies that govern data collected through their services.
Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Right to deletion: Request that we delete personal data associated with you. Since we do not maintain user accounts, this primarily applies to server logs and analytics data.
- Right to opt out: Opt out of personalized advertising through the cookie consent banner or Google Ads Settings linked above.
- GDPR (EU/EEA residents): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and port your personal data. You may also object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- CCPA (California residents): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. PlanetSentry does not sell personal information.
Children's privacy
PlanetSentry is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete it.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated periodically. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
How to contact us
Privacy, correction, or data-rights requests can be sent to aightbityt@gmail.comor through the project's GitHub issue tracker.