Privacy Policy

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 Last updated: 4 February 2026 

The Armchair Astronaut is a UK-based community group and website focused on space and astronomy content, news, and events.

Website: https://www.thearmchairastronaut.co.uk
Contact email: Contact Us

For the purposes of UK data protection law, The Armchair Astronaut is the data controller for any personal data collected through this website.

We may collect the following information:

• Name and email address if you:
  Contact us
  Sign up for updates or newsletters
  Register interest in events
   
• Technical information, such as:
  IP address
  Browser and device type
  Pages visited on the site
   

This technical data is collected automatically via cookies or basic analytics tools.

 We use personal data only where necessary, including to:

• Respond to enquiries or messages
• Send newsletters, updates, or event information (only if you opt in)
• Improve website performance and content
• Manage and promote community activities
   

We do not sell, trade, or share personal data for marketing purposes.

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Consent – for newsletters, email updates, or sign-ups
• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve the website and community
• Legal obligation – where required by UK law
   

You can withdraw your consent at any time.

This website uses cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly
• Collect anonymous visitor statistics
   

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.

We may share limited personal data with trusted UK- or GDPR-compliant service providers, such as:

• Email newsletter platforms
• Website analytics providers
   

These providers are only given access to the data necessary to perform their services and must keep it secure.

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
   

To exercise your rights, contact us.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us.