When I was 16, my world transformed in two profound ways. I became a mother, and I began the journey of raising a child who—like me—experienced the world through a neurodivergent lens. Neither of us knew it then, but we were both autistic, navigating a world that wasn't designed for minds like ours. ## Two Space Cadets Finding Our Way They called me a "space cadet" long before I understood what it meant. Lost in thought, missing social cues, overwhelmed by sensory experiences others barely noticed—I lived in a different orbit from my peers. When my son came along, I recognized familiar patterns in him, though his autism expressed itself differently than mine. He was a bit less on the spectrum than me, but together, we formed our own constellation. What we lacked in traditional guidance, we made up for in understanding. When he couldn't bear the feel of certain fabrics, I didn't need an explanation. When I became overwhelmed in crowded spaces, he instinctively knew...
Privacy Policy & Terms
Last Updated: November 20, 2025
At Space Cadet Collective, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
📊 Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: When you email us or fill out forms (name, email address)
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address when you sign up for updates (future feature)
- Community Participation: Username, profile information if you join our forums/community spaces (future feature)
Automatically Collected Information
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (pages viewed, time on site, device type)
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to remember preferences and analyze site usage
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, referring pages (automatically collected by our hosting platform)
Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not track your identity across websites
- We do not sell your information to third parties
- We do not collect sensitive personal information (health data, financial information) unless you voluntarily share it
🔍 How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide Services: Respond to your emails, deliver newsletters, manage community access
- Improve Our Site: Understand what content is helpful and how to make the site better
- Communicate: Send updates about resources, events, or changes to our services (only if you opt in)
- Safety & Security: Protect against spam, abuse, and security threats
- Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations if required
🔗 Third-Party Services
Our site uses these third-party services:
Google Blogger
Our site is hosted on Blogger. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand site usage. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense
We display ads through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to show relevant ads. Learn more at Google's Ads Policy.
Email Communication
When you email us at hello@spacecadetcollective.org, your email is processed according to our email provider's privacy policy.
✊ Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or communications at any time
- Object: Object to processing of your information
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights: Email us at hello@spacecadetcollective.org with "Privacy Request" in the subject line.
🍪 Cookie Policy
We use cookies for:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the site
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to show relevant ads
Managing Cookies:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete cookies after browsing
💫 Community Terms of Use
Acceptable Use
When using our site and community spaces, you agree to:
- Treat others with respect and compassion
- Use inclusive, non-discriminatory language
- Respect confidentiality and privacy
- Provide content warnings when discussing sensitive topics
- Not share others' personal information
- Not engage in harassment, hate speech, or harmful behavior
Content Ownership
You retain ownership of content you create. By posting on our platforms, you grant us permission to display, distribute, and use that content to operate our community.
Intellectual Property
All content on Space Cadet Collective (articles, graphics, logo) is owned by Mars' Space Cadet Collective unless otherwise noted. You may share with attribution but not use commercially without permission.
⚠️ Important Disclaimers
Not Medical or Professional Advice
Content on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions about medical conditions.
No Crisis Services
We are not a crisis service. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 (US) or your local emergency services. See our Crisis Resources page for helplines.
External Links
We link to external resources we believe are helpful. We're not responsible for content, privacy practices, or accuracy of external sites.
🔒 Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure hosting through Google/Blogger
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular security reviews
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any breaches as required by law.
👶 Children's Privacy
Our site is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us information, please contact us immediately.
📝 Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We'll post changes here with a new "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be announced via:
- Notice on our homepage
- Email to newsletter subscribers (when available)
- Social media announcements
Data Sharing
- We do not share customer data with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.
- Mobile opt-in and consent data are never shared with anyone for any purpose. If any information sharing is mentioned elsewhere in this policy, it expressly excludes mobile opt-in data.
Messaging Terms and Conditions
By providing your phone number and agreeing to receive texts, you consent to receive text messages from Trinkets From Mars LLC (from 877-727-7223) regarding account notifications, customer care, delivery notifications, higher education, and marketing. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency varies. Message & data rates may apply.
You can reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time or HELP for assistance. You can also contact us at 877-727-7223 or Hello@spacecadetcollective.org.
Mobile opt-in information is never shared with third parties.
Privacy PolicyQuestions About Privacy? 💬
We're happy to clarify anything about how we handle your information.
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If your comment includes sensitive details, remember this is a public community. For private support, please use our contact form.
🌈 All identities, lived experiences, and recovery journeys are welcome! Hateful, discriminatory, or triggering comments (including explicit violence or slurs) will be removed—trolls get beamed to another galaxy.
If you’re in crisis, visit our Crisis Resources page for immediate support.