Beyond LEO — beyondleo.org
Last Updated: October 2026
Overview
Beyond LEO (beyondleo.org) is a deep space mission tracking and content site operated by Chase Software Services, LLC. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Email address — when you subscribe to Beyond LEO mission updates through our newsletter signup form
- Name and email address — when you submit a comment through our contributor submission form
- Any content you submit — mission descriptions, voyage profiles, or other editorial contributions
Information collected automatically:
- Standard web server logs including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit
- Cookies — small text files placed on your device by WordPress and any analytics tools we use
- Analytics data — aggregated information about how visitors use the site, which pages are visited, and where traffic comes from
Information from third parties:
- If you interact with our Pinterest or social media content, those platforms collect data according to their own privacy policies
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you mission update emails if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Review and potentially publish mission or voyage submissions
- Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
- Maintain the security and operation of the site
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for advertising purposes.
Email Newsletter
Our email newsletter is operated through MailPoet. If you subscribe:
- You will receive emails only when significant mission milestones occur — not on a fixed schedule
- Every email includes an unsubscribe link
- You can unsubscribe at any time and your email address will be removed promptly
- MailPoet’s own privacy policy governs how they handle email data on our behalf
Cookies
Beyond LEO uses cookies for basic site functionality including:
- WordPress session cookies necessary for the site to function
- Analytics cookies to understand site traffic (aggregated and anonymous)
Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
Third Party Links
Beyond LEO links to external sites including NASA, ESA, JAXA, and other space agency resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.
Data Retention
- Newsletter subscriber email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe
- Submission form data is retained for as long as needed to review and process your submission
- Web server logs are retained for a limited period for security purposes
Your Rights
Depending on where you are located you may have rights including:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to unsubscribe from communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: admin@beyondleo.org
Children
Beyond LEO is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy: admin@beyondleo.org