Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: September 2025
Introduction
Starlight Registry ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Star naming details (star name, recipient name, dedication message)
- Payment information (processed securely through our payment providers)
- Account information when you create an account
- Communication preferences and correspondence with us
Information Automatically Collected
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Location data (general geographic location)
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: Process your star naming orders and deliver certificates
- Account Management: Create and maintain your user account
- Payment Processing: Handle transactions and prevent fraud
- Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and provide assistance
- Communication: Send order confirmations, updates, and newsletters (with consent)
- Website Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and protect our rights
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our business (payment processors, email services, hosting providers)
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
- Consent: Any other sharing with your explicit consent
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Improve website security and prevent fraud
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure data storage with encryption at rest
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Employee training on data protection practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to protect your information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services and maintain your account
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Maintain star registry records
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it according to our data retention policies.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Restriction: Request limitation of data processing
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: