Application: The Last Signal
Android Package: com.nasa.lastsignal
Developer: The Last Signal Team
Policy Compliance:Google Play Data Safety & GDPR Right to Erasure
Two Ways to Delete Your Account
In full compliance with Google Play Developer Policies, users may request account and data deletion either from within the Android application or directly through this web page:
In-App Deletion Path
Open The Last Signal app → Tap About → Navigate to Legal & Account Data → Tap Delete Account & Data to initiate permanent erasure.
Web-Based Deletion Path
If you have uninstalled the app or prefer the web, use the self-service tool below to sign in with Google and purge your account, profile, and memorial transmissions instantly.
Option 1: Instant Self-Service Deletion
Sign in below to verify account ownership. Once confirmed, your user profile, authentication credentials, and all memorial transmissions will be permanently purged in real-time.
Option 2: Manual Deletion Request (By Email)
If you have uninstalled the app, lost access to your Google account, or prefer to submit a manual deletion request, our data protection officer will process your request within 30 days in accordance with Google Play Developer Policy.
How to request manual deletion:
- Send an email to privacy@thelastsignal.mtas.fi.
- Use the subject line:
Account Deletion Request - com.nasa.lastsignal - Send the message from the email address linked to your Google Account so we can verify ownership.
- Include any specific details (such as your display name or approximate tribute dates).
3. Data Types & Retention Policies
The table below explains what information is collected, how it is stored, and what happens when an account deletion is executed.
| Data Category | Specific Fields | Storage Location | Action Upon Deletion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account Credentials | Email, Display Name, Photo URL | Firebase Auth & Firestore | Permanently deleted immediately |
| Memorial Transmissions | Public tribute messages, hero associations, timestamps | Cloud Firestore | All user tributes removed |
| Rate Limiting & State | Last commented timestamp, cooldown counters | Cloud Firestore | Permanently purged |
| Offline Game State | Touchdown / rover flight journal, sound settings | On-device local storage (AsyncStorage) | Cleared by clearing app cache or uninstalling app |
| Diagnostic Telemetry | Aggregated crash occurrences (anonymous, no user IDs) | EAS / Application hosting | Retained in aggregate without personal identifiers |
4. How to Clear Local Data on Android
If you also want to remove locally cached game states, radar calibration settings, or sound preferences from your Android device:
- Open your device’s Settings app.
- Tap Apps (or Apps & Notifications).
- Select The Last Signal from the list.
- Tap Storage & cache.
- Tap Clear Storage (or Clear Data), then confirm.
- Alternatively, simply uninstall the application.