This Privacy Policy describes how Aphelion ("we", "our", or "us") collects and uses information when you visit https://aphelion-science.space (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
Analytics
We may use a third-party analytics service (such as Google Analytics or a privacy-focused alternative like Plausible or Fathom) to understand how visitors use the Site. This may involve setting cookies or using similar tracking technologies that collect:
- Pages visited and time spent
- General geographic location (country/region level)
- Device type and browser
- Referring website
This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
2. Advertising — Monetag and Ad Partners
Aphelion displays advertising served by Monetag (monetag.com) and its partner networks. Monetag and its partners may:
- Use cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to serve ads relevant to your interests
- Collect information about your visits to this and other websites to build interest profiles for ad targeting
- Share data with their own third-party ad technology and measurement partners
Push notification permission. Some Monetag ad formats may request permission from your browser to send push notifications. This is a browser-level permission — you can decline it without affecting your ability to read the site. To revoke push notification permission if already granted:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Site settings → Notifications → find this site → Remove or Block
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Permissions → Notifications → Settings → find this site → Block or Remove
- Safari: Settings → Websites → Notifications → find this site → Deny
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Notifications → find this site → Remove
For more information on how Monetag handles data, see Monetag's privacy policy.
3. Affiliate Disclosure — Amazon Associates
Aphelion is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Some articles on this Site contain affiliate links to products on Amazon. If you click one of these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links do not affect the price you pay or our editorial judgment.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. This Site may use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly necessary: Required for the Site to function. No personal data stored.
- Analytics: Used to understand aggregate Site usage (see Section 1).
- Advertising: Set by Monetag and its partners to serve relevant ads (see Section 2).
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling advertising cookies will not remove ads — it will make them less targeted.
5. Data We Do Not Collect
We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal information unless you voluntarily submit them via the newsletter sign-up or contact form.
6. Third-Party Links
Articles may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.
7. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete it. To exercise these rights, contact us.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Get in touch via our contact page.