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Effective November 10, 2026. This policy describes Public Launch Guide. Contact the operator through the contact form for privacy questions or a request to delete a message.
Browsing and essential operation
The web host processes connection information to deliver and protect the site. Retained routine access logs contain time, HTTP method and response status, with a 14-day rotation policy. They omit the client IP, full URL, query string, referrer and user agent. Connection information is still processed while a request is handled. Restricted error logs support fault diagnosis; please do not put sensitive information in URLs.
Optional Google Analytics
Google Analytics 4 starts only after you choose “Allow statistics.” “Decline statistics” leaves it off and the site remains usable. We measure page views and a few actions: applying filters, using comparison, requesting a map background and following an official source link. Google receives ordinary connection and device information when its service is used, including the connection IP. See Google's privacy policy and how Google uses information from partner sites.
We send page paths without query strings or fragments and reduce referrers to their website origin. We do not send search text, form contents, emails, correction references or evidence URLs as analytics event parameters. Contact and correction pages do not load Analytics, including after a message is submitted. Automatic enhanced measurement and Google advertising signals are disabled.
Analytics can use first-party _ga cookies, configured to expire after 60 days without extending that expiry on each visit. Your allow or decline preference is stored in this browser for up to 90 days. Open “Privacy choices” at the bottom of the screen to change it. Declining after allowing stops new analytics events and removes this site's Analytics cookies; it does not remove data already received by Google. GA4 user and event retention is set to two months; aggregated standard reports are not covered by that limit. Browser storage restrictions, blockers or an unavailable Google service can prevent measurement.
Messages and corrections
The form stores your message, optional email, optional source URL, relevant launch ID and submission time in a private editorial queue. A keyed hash of the connection IP limits repeated submissions; the form database does not store the raw IP. A necessary CSRF cookie protects the form.
Do not submit payment details or sensitive personal information. Messages are used to handle the request and review the data. A scheduled maintenance process deletes messages older than 90 days. A retained public factual correction omits the sender's personal details. Messages are not automatically published or emailed to third parties.
Map backgrounds are optional
Launch points load locally. OpenStreetMap background tiles load only after you choose “Load OpenStreetMap background.” Your browser then connects to tile.openstreetmap.org and sends normal request information, including your IP address and a site referrer. OpenStreetMap applies its own privacy policy. Loading the map and allowing visitor statistics are separate choices.
Advertising setup
This version publishes AdSense ownership and seller-verification information. It does not run an advertising script or display ads. Verification does not establish Google's approval. Before advertising starts, we will update this policy and provide the applicable advertising consent choices. The statistics choices above cover Analytics only.
Links and requests
Official manager and FWC links lead to independent sites with their own practices. To request access to or deletion of a message, provide its reference and enough information to locate it without sending additional sensitive data. We may need to verify a request before sharing or deleting personal information.