ISS Tracker

Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 28, 2025

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use ISS Tracker.

ISS Tracker lets users track the International Space Station, view upcoming visible passes and sky paths, follow related space information, and enable alerts for viewing opportunities.

Information We Do Not Require

ISS Tracker does not require you to create an account or provide personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number to use the App.

Location Data

With your explicit permission, the App may access your device's location data, including latitude and longitude.

This information is used to calculate the position of the International Space Station relative to you, predict fly-over times for your location, show sky path and map features, and configure ISS pass alerts. Location data is processed for app functionality and is not stored on our servers.

If you enable automatic pass alerts, alert location details may be saved locally on your device so scheduled alert features can continue to work after setup.

Usage Data and Advertising

The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect Usage Data, including your device's advertising identifier, IP address, device type, operating system, approximate location, and information about your interaction with ads.

We do not have access to or control over all data collected by Google AdMob. Review Google's Privacy Policy for more information: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Depending on your region, the App may show privacy choices or consent messages through Google User Messaging Platform before requesting ads.

Firebase Analytics

The App may use Firebase Analytics to understand app usage, improve features, and measure performance. Analytics data may include device information, app interactions, and usage events collected by Firebase.

Permissions Required

Internet: Used to fetch third-party data such as ISS location, astronaut information, map data and advertising content.

ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Used for location-specific ISS visibility, sky path, map, and alert features. This permission is optional and only used if you grant it.

Notifications: Used to notify you about ISS pass alerts if you enable notifications.

Alarm and boot permissions: Used to schedule and restore pass alerts where supported by Android.

Third-Party Libraries and Services

The App uses third-party libraries and services to provide functionality, including:

  • Google Maps, Google Play services, and device location APIs.
  • Firebase Analytics.
  • Google AdMob and Google User Messaging Platform.
  • Third-party APIs for ISS location, pass prediction, astronaut, and related space information.
  • AndroidX, Jetpack Compose, Retrofit, OkHttp, Hilt, Coil, Glide, and related app libraries.

Your Choices

  • You can enable or disable location permissions through device settings.
  • You can enable or disable notifications through device settings.
  • You can manage advertising consent choices where the App presents privacy options.
  • You can clear local app data or uninstall the App to remove locally stored preferences.

Data Security

We value your trust and use commercially acceptable means of protecting information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

This Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

Changes and Contact

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective after they are posted on this page.

If you have questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at restartapplication@gmail.com.