Effective Date: September 25, 2026
The Space Safety Coalition ("SSC," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting SpaceSafety.org or interacting with the Space Safety Coalition.
This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we may collect, how we use and protect that information, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you:
Contact the Space Safety Coalition through the website or by email.
Submit information regarding your organization's participation in or endorsement of SSC best practices.
Provide your name, organization, title, email address, telephone number, or other contact information.
Submit organizational descriptions, logos, statements, or other materials for publication or consideration by SSC.
We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as:
Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Browser and device type.
Operating system.
Pages visited and referring pages.
Date and time of website access.
General website usage and performance information.
This technical information may be collected through standard web-server logs, analytics technologies, cookies, or similar technologies.
How We Use Information
Information collected through SpaceSafety.org may be used to:
Respond to questions and inquiries.
Communicate with organizations and individuals participating in the Space Safety Coalition.
Review and process requests to endorse or participate in SSC initiatives.
Maintain and administer SSC participant and contact information.
Publish information that an organization has authorized SSC to make publicly available, such as an organization's name, logo, description, or endorsement statement.
Maintain, secure, analyze, and improve the website.
Diagnose technical problems and protect against misuse, fraud, or security threats.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.
Publicly Submitted Organizational Information
Organizations participating in the Space Safety Coalition may provide information intended for public distribution, including organizational names, logos, descriptions, endorsement statements, and other information related to their participation.
Information submitted specifically for publication may appear on SpaceSafety.org, in SSC documents, or in other SSC communications.
Personal contact information such as telephone numbers and email addresses will not ordinarily be published unless the individual or organization has authorized their publication or the information is already intended to be public.
Cookies and Analytics
SpaceSafety.org may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the website and to improve its operation and performance.
These technologies may collect information such as browser type, device information, approximate geographic region, pages viewed, referral source, and the duration of visits.
Where required by applicable law, visitors may be provided with additional choices regarding non-essential cookies or tracking technologies.
Third-Party Services
SSC may use third-party service providers to operate, host, secure, analyze, or maintain the website and its communications.
These providers may process limited information on SSC's behalf when necessary to provide their services. SSC does not authorize service providers to use personal information for purposes unrelated to the services they provide to SSC, except as permitted or required by law.
The website may also contain links to third-party websites. SSC is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by other organizations. Visitors should review the privacy policies of those websites when leaving SpaceSafety.org.
Information Sharing
SSC does not sell personal information.
We may disclose information:
To service providers supporting SSC or SpaceSafety.org.
When necessary to administer SSC participation or activities.
With the consent or at the direction of the individual or organization providing the information.
When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
When reasonably necessary to protect the security, rights, property, or interests of SSC, its participants, website visitors, or others.
Data Security
SSC takes reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, electronic communication, or Internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
SSC retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to maintain appropriate organizational records, or as required by applicable law.
Information relating to an organization's participation in SSC may be retained as part of SSC's historical or administrative records.
Your Choices and Privacy Rights
Depending on where you reside, applicable law may provide you with certain rights regarding your personal information.
You may contact SSC to request that we:
Provide information about personal information we maintain about you.
Correct inaccurate or outdated personal information.
Delete personal information where appropriate.
Address questions or concerns regarding how your information is used.
Certain information may need to be retained where required for legal, security, recordkeeping, or legitimate organizational purposes.
International Visitors
The Space Safety Coalition includes organizations and stakeholders located throughout the world. Information submitted through SpaceSafety.org may therefore be processed or stored in jurisdictions other than the country in which you reside.
Where required, SSC will handle personal information in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements.
Children's Privacy
SpaceSafety.org is intended for organizations, professionals, policymakers, researchers, and others interested in space safety and sustainability. The website is not directed toward children, and SSC does not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
SSC may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in the website, SSC activities, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
When material changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on SpaceSafety.org with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
Questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information may be directed to: