Effective Date: June 18, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Sci-Fi Horizon. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
We operate under the principle of data minimalism: we collect only what we need, use it only for the purposes stated, and never sell or rent your data to anyone.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Comments and messages: When you leave a comment on our articles or contact us via email, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Newsletter sign-up: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
B. Information Automatically Collected
- Log data: Like most websites, our servers automatically record your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and the time and date of your visit.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to improve your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings in your browser.
C. Information from Third Parties
- We do not buy or receive personal data from third-party data brokers.
- We may receive aggregated, anonymized analytics from service providers (like Google Analytics) — but these do not identify you personally.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| To provide and improve the website | Log data, cookies | Legitimate interest |
| To respond to your comments and emails | Name, email, message content | Consent / Legitimate interest |
| To send newsletters (if you subscribed) | Email address | Consent |
| To analyze site traffic and user behavior | Aggregated analytics data | Legitimate interest |
| To display relevant advertisements | Cookies (via ad networks) | Consent (where required) |
We never use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that has legal or significant effects on you.
4. Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your previous visits to our site and other sites on the internet.
For more information on how Google collects and processes data, please see:
- Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google’s AdSense policies: https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/1348688
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings at https://adssettings.google.com.
5. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Enable basic site functions (login, navigation) | Session |
| Preference cookies | Remember your settings and preferences | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics) | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising cookies | Deliver relevant ads (Google AdSense) | Up to 2 years |
You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Comments: Retained indefinitely (public archive)
- Newsletter emails: Retained until you unsubscribe
- Log data: Retained for up to 30 days (aggregated analytics may be kept longer)
If you wish to have your data removed, contact us using the details in Section 10.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction:
- All website traffic is encrypted via HTTPS.
- We use secure, reputable hosting providers.
- Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
While no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your data.
8. Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain links to external websites (e.g., Wikipedia, NASA, Amazon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
| Right | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Right to access | Request a copy of the data we hold about you |
| Right to rectification | Request correction of inaccurate data |
| Right to erasure | Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”) |
| Right to restrict processing | Request limitation of how we use your data |
| Right to data portability | Request transfer of your data to another provider |
| Right to object | Object to processing based on legitimate interests |
| Right to withdraw consent | Withdraw consent for processing (e.g., newsletter) |
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 10. We will respond within 30 days as required by applicable law.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: [Your Email Address]
We will respond within 30 days.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via a notice on our homepage or by email (if you have subscribed).
Your privacy matters to us. Thank you for trusting Sci-Fi Horizon.