Privacy Policy of the University Lowbrow Astronomers

This policy applies to the Lowbrow web site (http://www.lowbrows.org/), to the Young Astronomer web site (http://www.youngastronomer.org/) and to the Lowbrow Android app.

What information do we collect?

We collect information from you when you send us an email via the "Contact Us" link on either the Lowbrow website the Young Astronomer website or the Lowbrow app. When sending us email, we will save your email address and any other information contained in that email (such as your name).

We collect information from you when you join the club. When joining the club, you will be asked to provide your name, address, phone number(s) and e-mail address.

If you do not use any of the "Contact Us" links or request to join the club, you may visit our site and/or use the android app anonymously.

What do we use your information for?

The information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:

To respond to requests from you.
To send you periodic emails or send you information.
To send you printed copies of our newsletter.

Do we use cookies?

We do not use cookies.

Do we disclose any information to outside parties?

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety.

Third party links

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

Because we value your privacy we have taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act. We therefore will not distribute your personal information to outside parties without your consent.

Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

We are in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act), we do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.

Online Privacy Policy Only

This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and/or our Android application and not to information collected offline.

Your Consent

By using our website and/or Android application, you consent to our websites privacy policy.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page, and/or update the Privacy Policy modification date below.

This policy was last modified on January 24, 2016

Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us using the information below.

Email: askthelowbrows@umich.edu

Post Office Mail:

P.O. Box 131446
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48113
USA

Web site: http://www.lowbrows.org/

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Use the following links to find out more about us.

Follow us on Facebook: Get information about the club, events, photos, and more.
Follow us on Twitter @LowbrowAstro: Get updates from the Lowbrow blog, event status, and more.
Request an Event: Fill out our event request form to have the Lowbrows come to you!
Open Houses & Announcements: Current schedule of open houses, other events and general announcements.
The Lowbrow Blog: A blog of astronomy written by club members.
The Club: Description of club activities & how to join the club or renew your membership.
Astrophotos: Photographs and sketches from club members.
Lowbrow Photo Album: Photographs of Club Activities.
Lowbrow Photo Album: Photographs of Club Members.
The Telescope: Information about Peach Mountain Observatory and the 24” McMath telescope (including a history of all University of Michigan observatories).
Attention School Teachers: We are available to assist with astronomy events at your school!
Can’t See Many Stars From Your Neighborhood? Find out why.
Observer’s Guide: Just starting with astronomy and want to know how to find your way around the night sky? Or have you been observing for a while and want some suggestions for new things to look at? Read the University Lowbrow Astronomer’s Observer’s Guide.
Newsletter: Read selected articles from Reflections of the University Lowbrow Astronomers (the club newsletter). Articles include discussions of astronomy equipment, observing tips and other astronomical topics.
Book List: The University Lowbrow Astronomer’s list of astronomy books.
Members Only: Members only section, requires an id and password.
Search: Use the lowbrow search engine to find materials on this site.
Other Links: Links to other astronomy resources (web sites, astronomy books and magazines).

Night Sky Network

The University Lowbrow Astronomers has been selected by NASA to be a member of the Night Sky Network. More information about the Night Sky Network.

Club Motto

Before you can see the light, you have to deal with the darkness.