Privacy Policy

Introduction
National Astronomy Week (NAW) is a non-commercial initiative managed by a volunteer team, designed to promote interest in astronomy. This website aims to publicise events, share educational resources, and foster community interest in astronomy.

By using this website, you agree to the following terms regarding privacy, safety, and content usage.

Privacy Policy

  1. Data Collection
    • Users do not need to provide personal data or upload any content to use this site. Personal information is only collected if a user chooses to use the Contact Us form, which requests a message and an email address to respond to inquiries, or if they submit an event to the calendar.
  2. Data Use and Retention
    • Information collected through the “Contact Us” form is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is retained only as long as necessary to provide assistance.
    • Information submitted to the events calendar is sent to our partners at Go Stargazing. They will use this information to set up an event on their calendar. The event will appear on both the Go Stargazing website and the National Astronomy Week webite. As part of the process to set up your event, your details may be used to set up a profile and your email may be added to a Go Stargazing email list. Please see the Go Stargazing Privacy Policy here.
    • We will not share your email address, name, or any other identifying information with anyone else without your explicit permission.
  3. Cookies and Analytics
    • This website uses cookies solely to improve your browsing experience and gather basic analytics about site usage. We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising. You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookie preferences.
  4. Third-Party Links
    • NAW may link to external sites for additional information. However, NAW is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
  5. Your Rights
    • If you’ve provided us with personal information via the “Contact Us” form, you have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of that data. To make a request, please contact us via our contact page.
  6. Your Choices
    • You are not required to provide personal information to browse this site, though declining to use the “Contact Us” form may limit certain features.
    • By using the site, you agree to our collection and use of information as described here.

Content and Intellectual Property

  • NAW Content: Materials created by NAW are protected by intellectual property rights. Users may view and share content for personal use only.

Terms of Use

  • Permitted Use: Use this website respectfully and legally. Refrain from copying, selling, or redistributing content.
  • Modifications: NAW may update these terms without notice. We recommend reviewing them periodically.

Contact
For questions about this policy or how we handle data, please reach out via our contact page.

Effective Date: 28th October 2024

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