Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Introduction

DeepSix ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our NASA mission tracking dashboard.

Quick Summary: We collect minimal data, store most information locally on your device, and do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.

Information We Collect

Technical Data

  • •IP address (for rate limiting)
  • •Browser type and version
  • •Device type and screen size
  • •Page views and navigation patterns

Purpose: To prevent abuse, optimize performance, and improve user experience

IndexedDB Storage

  • •Mars rover photos
  • •Mission data cache
  • •User preferences (if set)

Purpose: To enable offline functionality and reduce API calls to NASA servers

Analytics Data

  • •Page load times
  • •User interactions
  • •Error reports

Purpose: To monitor application performance and identify issues

How We Use Your Information

  • 1.
    Rate Limiting Protection

    We use your IP address to prevent abuse and ensure fair access to our service. Rate limits are enforced at 100 requests per minute for general endpoints and 30 requests per minute for data-intensive endpoints.

  • 2.
    Performance Optimization

    We analyze page load times and user interactions to identify performance bottlenecks and improve the application.

  • 3.
    Offline Functionality

    Photos and mission data are stored in your browser's IndexedDB to enable offline access. This data never leaves your device.

  • 4.
    Error Monitoring

    We collect error reports to identify and fix bugs, ensuring a reliable experience.

Local Data Storage

DeepSix uses browser-based storage technologies to enhance your experience:

IndexedDB

Stores Mars rover photos (up to 200+ images) and mission data for offline access.

Data retention: 24 hours (automatically cleaned)

LocalStorage

Stores user preferences and cached mission metadata.

Data retention: Until manually cleared

Note: All local storage data remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or third parties.

Third-Party Services

DeepSix integrates with the following third-party services:

NASA APIs

We fetch data from NASA's public APIs including Mars Rover Photos, Deep Space Network, and JPL Horizons. NASA may log requests according to their own privacy policy.

NASA Privacy Policy →

Vercel Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics for performance monitoring. Vercel collects anonymized page view data and performance metrics.

Vercel Privacy Policy →

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

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HTTPS Encryption

All data transmission is encrypted using TLS/SSL

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Security Headers

CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and other protective headers

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Rate Limiting

Automated protection against abuse and DDoS attacks

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API Key Protection

Server-side API key storage with validation and monitoring

Your Privacy Rights

Access Your Data

All data stored locally (IndexedDB) can be viewed using browser developer tools.

Delete Your Data

Clear your browser cache and IndexedDB storage to remove all local data.

Opt-Out of Analytics

Use browser extensions or privacy settings to block analytics scripts.

Request Information

Contact us for questions about data handling practices.

Cookies and Tracking

DeepSix uses minimal tracking technologies:

  • •
    Essential cookies for rate limiting and security

    (Required for functionality)

  • •
    Analytics cookies from Vercel

    (Can be blocked using browser settings)

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels.

Children's Privacy

DeepSix is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The service can be used by educational institutions and students under appropriate supervision. No personal information is required to access or use DeepSix.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Significant changes will be communicated through our GitHub repository or a notice on the website.

Contact Us

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

Report Privacy Concern

Project Repository:github.com/Sarks0/DeepSix

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