Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Save the Night collects information to provide you with a better experience and to help fight light pollution effectively. We collect:

• Location Data: With your permission, we collect your approximate location to show nearby participants and provide relevant astronomical data.
• Account Information: Basic profile information such as your name, email address, and participant type.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the app, including commitments completed and features accessed.
• Device Information: Basic device information for app functionality and security purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide personalized commitments based on your participant type
• Show you nearby participants and community statistics
• Deliver location-specific astronomical data (sunrise, sunset, moon phases)
• Track campaign progress and community impact
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Send important updates about the Save the Night campaign

3. Information Sharing

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics about campaign participation for research and awareness purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the app, subject to confidentiality agreements.

4. Location Data

Location data is central to Save the Night's functionality:

• We only collect location data with your explicit permission
• Location data is used to show nearby participants and provide relevant astronomical information
• You can disable location sharing at any time in your device settings
• We do not store precise location coordinates; we use approximate location for privacy protection

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Data encryption in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure cloud infrastructure with industry-standard protections

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications or disable certain features

7. Children's Privacy

Save the Night is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Users

Save the Night is available globally. If you are using the app from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Save the Night after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@savethenight.app
• Contact form: Contact Us