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Privacy Policy — Stellar Observatory

Effective date: June 7, 2026

Developer: pulseofthemgts  ·  App: Stellar Observatory  ·  Google Play package: com.stellarobservatory.game (Play Store Android build only)

Overview

Stellar Observatory is an idle astronomy game. pulseofthemgts does not operate user accounts, login servers, or cloud backends for gameplay. Most information stays on your device. Some features on certain builds use third-party services (Google) as described below.

This policy applies to:

  • The browser version (on this site and on itch.io)
  • Android downloads from itch.io
  • The Google Play version (com.stellarobservatory.game)

Information we collect

Data stored on your device (not sent to us)

The game saves progress locally, including:

  • Game progress (resources, upgrades, prestige, catalog, achievements)
  • Display and audio preferences
  • Premium / supporter status and Stellar Credits balance (where applicable)

Browser: data is stored in your browser's local storage. Android / app: data is stored in the app's private storage on your device. We do not automatically upload this data to developer-operated servers.

Cloud save codes (optional, user-initiated)

You may export a cloud save code (STELLAR1:…) to copy and back up progress yourself. Importing a code is manual on your device. We do not receive or store these codes unless you choose to share them with someone else.

Supporter codes (itch.io builds)

On itch.io and related non–Play Store Android builds, you may redeem a supporter code locally. Codes are validated on-device. We do not operate a login server for this feature.

Advertising (Google AdMob) — Play Store & some Android builds

On builds that include ads, we use Google AdMob to show optional rewarded video ads (for bonuses such as offline progress or Stellar Credits). Ads are never required to play the game.

AdMob and its partners may collect and use information such as:

  • Advertising ID
  • IP address
  • Device information
  • App interaction and ad engagement data

This is used to deliver, measure, and personalize ads where permitted. Where required, the app shows Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) consent flow before personalized ads. Learn more: Google Privacy Policy · Google Advertising. You can reset or limit ad tracking in Android Settings → Privacy → Ads (wording may vary by device).

In-app purchases (Google Play)

On the Google Play build, you may purchase Supporter Edition (removes ads) and Stellar Credit packs. Payments are processed entirely by Google Play. We do not receive your payment card details. Google may provide purchase confirmation so we can unlock content and support restore purchases. Learn more: Google Privacy Policy.

Google Play Games cloud backup (optional, Play Store only)

On the Play Store build, you may optionally sign in with Google Play Games to upload or restore a save file. This is not required to play. Save data is stored in Google's Play Games cloud when you choose to upload it. We do not operate the servers that store this backup. Learn more: Google Privacy Policy.

Information we do not collect

  • We do not require an account, email address, or real name to play
  • We do not sell your personal information
  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for account creation
  • We do not collect precise location, contacts, photos, microphone, or calendar data

How we use information

  • Local save data — run the game and restore your progress on your device
  • Ad-related data (via AdMob) — show optional rewarded ads
  • Purchase data (via Google Play) — unlock purchases and restore them
  • Play Games cloud save (optional) — back up or restore progress when you request it

Data sharing

We share data only with third-party services that power features in the app:

  • Google (AdMob) — advertising on supported builds
  • Google (Play Billing) — in-app purchases on the Play Store build
  • Google (Play Games Services) — optional cloud save on the Play Store build

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Data retention

  • Local saves: kept on your device until you delete the app or use Settings → Reset save data
  • Browser saves: kept until you clear site data
  • Cloud save codes: not stored by us; you control any copies you keep
  • Ad / purchase / Play Games data: governed by Google's policies and your Google account settings

Your choices

  • Skip ads — rewarded ads are optional; Supporter Edition removes them (where available)
  • Delete local data — uninstall the app or use Reset save data in Settings
  • Ad personalization — manage via device settings and in-app consent prompts (where shown)
  • Restore purchases — Restore purchases in Settings (Play Store build)
  • Skip Google sign-in — cloud backup is optional; local saves and clipboard codes work without signing in

Request data deletion

Step-by-step instructions for deleting your data: Request data deletion — Stellar Observatory.

Children's privacy

Stellar Observatory is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us via itch.io and we will work to address it. The Play Store version includes optional ads; parents should review Google Play age ratings and device parental controls.

Security

Save data is stored in the app's private storage (or browser local storage on the web). Cloud save codes are encoded for portability — treat them like a password; anyone with the code can import that save. Data sent to Google services uses encrypted connections (HTTPS).

International users

If you use the game outside your home country, data processed by Google (ads, purchases, optional cloud saves) may be handled in accordance with Google's global operations and policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the game after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy: email pulseofthemgts@pulse-works.dev, or reach us on Stellar Observatory on itch.io (use Send message on the game page).

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