Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

At Starlust, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you access starlust.org, our newsletters, and any related services (collectively, the “Services”).

Starlust is operated and published by Scale Content Inc. and owned by Eleven Int Service Private Limited. Depending on the nature of processing and applicable law, each entity may act as an independent or joint data controller.

We process personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including:

  • EU & UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by CPRA (CCPA/CPRA)
  • Canada’s PIPEDA
  • India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)
  • Other applicable international privacy regulations

By using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name and email address when subscribing to newsletters
  • Information submitted via contact forms or emails
  • Editorial tips, feedback, or inquiries
  • Contest or survey responses (if applicable)

This information is used to communicate with you and deliver requested services.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Services, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type, device type, operating system
  • Pages viewed, time spent, referring URLs
  • Interaction data (scrolling, clicks, engagement)
  • Log and security data

This data helps us operate, secure, and improve the Services.

C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, tags, SDKs, and similar technologies for:

  • Essential site functionality
  • Analytics and performance measurement
  • Content personalization
  • Advertising and ad measurement
  • Embedded media and social features

We use both first-party and third-party cookies.

Details are provided in our Cookie Policy.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

Depending on your jurisdiction, we process personal data based on:

  • Consent – newsletters, non-essential cookies, marketing preferences
  • Contract – delivering requested services
  • Legitimate Interests – analytics, advertising, fraud prevention, site optimization
  • Legal Obligations – regulatory compliance, lawful requests

You may withdraw consent at any time.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Deliver newsletters and editorial updates
  • Respond to inquiries and feedback
  • Analyze site usage and improve performance
  • Serve advertising and measure ad effectiveness
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Advertising & Affiliate Relationships

Starlust works with CMI Marketing, Inc. (d/b/a Raptive) to deliver advertising. Raptive may collect and use data for ad personalization and measurement. Learn more: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement

We also participate in affiliate programs. Some outbound links may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Editorial decisions are never influenced by advertisers or affiliates.

Under CPRA, certain advertising activities may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.

6. Your Privacy Choices & Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability
  • Opt out of targeted advertising (CPRA)
  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority

Global Privacy Control (GPC)

Where required by law, we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as an opt-out of certain advertising data sharing.

7. Data Sharing & International Transfers

We may share data with trusted service providers, including:

  • Hosting providers
  • Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Email delivery services
  • Advertising and affiliate partners
  • Security and fraud-prevention services

Data may be transferred internationally (e.g., U.S., India, EU/UK).

We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards to protect your rights.

We do not knowingly sell personal data.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • The purposes described in this Policy
  • Legal, regulatory, or security requirements

When no longer needed, data is deleted, anonymized, or aggregated.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including:

  • TLS encryption
  • Access controls
  • Secure infrastructure
  • Regular reviews of security practices

No system is completely secure, but we take appropriate measures to protect your data.

10. Children’s Privacy

Starlust is not directed to children under:

  • 13 (United States)
  • 16 (EU/UK)

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

Parents may contact us at contact@starlust.org.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Material changes will be posted on this page and reflected in the “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: contact@starlust.org
Subject line: Privacy Request