Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 7, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Country
• Role/background (student, educator, researcher, etc.)
• Institution/organization (optional)
• How you heard about us (optional)

Usage Data

• Mission design projects and scenarios you create
• System usage patterns for improving the educational experience
• Technical logs for troubleshooting and performance optimization

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide access to the Space Mission Designer platform
• Save and manage your mission design projects
• Improve our educational content and features
• Send occasional updates about new features (only if you consent)
• Provide technical support when needed
• Understand our user community for better educational resources

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share aggregated, anonymized data for:

• Educational research and publications
• Improving STEM education tools
• Reporting to educational funding organizations

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Update or correct your profile information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of optional communications
• Export your mission design projects

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

7. Educational Context

As an educational tool, your projects and usage may be used to:

• Generate anonymized case studies for educational purposes
• Improve the platform's educational effectiveness
• Develop new educational features and content

Individual projects remain private unless you choose to share them.

8. Data Retention

We retain your account information and projects as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, though some anonymized usage data may be retained for educational research purposes.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notifications.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us through the appropriate educational institution channels.