Transparency & Policy

Trust & Privacy

How Starry Nevada handles your visit

This page is maintained by the Starry Nevada team to answer common security and privacy questions about the site. It describes the controls in place today and is not an independent certification or audit.

Overview

What this site does

Starry Nevada is a public, read-only interactive map of Nevada ghost towns. Tap a marker to see history, a Bortle dark-sky estimate, and links to driving directions in Google Maps.

Access

Accounts & authentication

There are no user accounts. No sign-up, sign-in, or password is required to use any feature of the site.

Data handling

Data we collect

No personal data is collected, stored, or sold by Starry Nevada.
No analytics or tracking cookies are set by the application itself.
Search input is processed locally in your browser to filter the built-in list of ghost towns; it is not sent to a server.

External services

Third-party services

When you tap a "Directions" link, you are sent to Google Maps, where their respective policies apply.

Google Maps

Used for directions links. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

Wikimedia Commons

No longer used. Previously queried for town photographs; removed from the current build.

Infrastructure

Hosting & transport security

The site is delivered over HTTPS. All data in transit between your browser and the hosting platform is encrypted. The Starry Nevada team is responsible for the application code and content.

Accuracy

Content accuracy

Historical details, coordinates, and Bortle dark-sky ratings are curated estimates intended for casual exploration. Always confirm road conditions and access rights before traveling to a remote site. Many ghost town locations require high-clearance vehicles and carry real risks in Nevada's desert terrain.