Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Phase of the Moon Today ("we", "us", "our") operates phaseofthemoontoday.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
Data Controller
Phase of the Moon Today is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For privacy inquiries, contact us through the information provided at the end of this policy.
Information We Collect
Location Data
We automatically detect your approximate location (city/country) using your IP address to provide accurate local moon phase times and viewing information.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in providing location-specific astronomical data.
Analytics Data
We use GoatCounter, a privacy-friendly analytics service that does not track personal data or use cookies. It collects anonymous usage statistics including page views, referrers, and browser information.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in understanding site usage to improve our service.
Advertising & Cookies
We display ads through Google AdSense. This service may use cookies and similar technologies to show relevant advertisements.
- Advertising cookies (with consent)
- Performance and analytics cookies
- Essential cookies for site functionality
Legal basis: Consent (for non-essential cookies) and legitimate interest (for essential functionality).
Technical Data
We collect technical information such as browser type, device type, and operating system to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in providing a functional service.
How We Use Your Information
- Provide accurate, location-specific moon phase information
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Display relevant advertisements (with consent)
- Analyze site usage through privacy-friendly analytics
- Ensure technical functionality and security
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We share data with the following third-party processors:
- Google AdSense - Advertising services
- GoatCounter - Privacy-friendly analytics
- ipapi.co - Geolocation services
- Vercel - Hosting and CDN services
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Data Retention
- Analytics data: Retained for up to 12 months
- Cookie data: As specified in our cookie consent tool
- Location data: Not stored, determined per session
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access - Request copies of your personal data
- Right to rectification - Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure - Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing - Request limitation of data processing
- Right to data portability - Request transfer of your data
- Right to object - Object to processing of your data
- Right to withdraw consent - Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Cookie Management
You can manage your cookie preferences through:
- Our cookie consent banner (appears on first visit)
- Your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Opting out of personalized ads via Your Online Choices
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions, to protect your data in compliance with GDPR.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes HTTPS encryption, secure hosting, and regular security updates.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact & Complaints
For privacy-related questions, to exercise your rights, or to submit a complaint:
Email: privacy@phaseofthemoontoday.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority in the EU.