Privacy Policy
StarLink.cc Privacy Policy
1. How We Collect Information
StarLink.cc may collect personal information through multiple methods, including:
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Directly from users (online services or offline, such as phone calls);
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Automatically when users use our services;
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From third-party sources or social media platforms to supplement our existing data.
2. Categories of Information We Collect
(A) Information You Provide
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Users subscribing to our services may provide name, address, email, phone number, and billing information.
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When registering an account, filling forms, completing surveys, or interacting with us, users may provide profile information, preferences, notification settings, etc.
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Vendors or clients may provide name, company, position, contact information, and other necessary information during business transactions.
(B) Automatically Collected Information
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When using our services, servers or software automatically collect IP address, device information, browser type, access time, pages visited, and other usage data.
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Services use cookies, transparent GIFs, third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and third-party advertising networks to track user activity.
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Users may disable cookies via browser settings or opt out of certain ad tracking (e.g., DAA, NAI).
(C) Information from Other Sources
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StarLink.cc may receive information from third-party companies (e.g., MaxMind, Kount) or social media platforms.
3. How We Use Your Information
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To provide and maintain our services, complete transactions, and respond to inquiries or complaints.
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To personalize content and user experience.
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To manage agreements with vendors or clients.
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For service operations, performance monitoring, and improvement, including advertising and marketing analytics.
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For marketing and promotion, such as news, offers, and promotions.
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For research and analysis of user behavior.
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To prevent and investigate fraud, ensure security, and comply with legal obligations.
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De-identified or aggregated data may be used for research, analytics, or marketing purposes.
4. Community Forums and Internal Messages
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Any personal information shared in public forums may be publicly accessible; users should exercise caution.
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Internal messages or community forum content should not be considered secure or confidential.
5. Information Disclosure
StarLink.cc may share information in the following cases:
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With third-party service providers performing technical, business, or professional functions.
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Between affiliated companies.
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To comply with laws, subpoenas, court orders, or government requests.
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To protect the safety of the company, clients, or the public.
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In connection with potential or actual sales of company assets.
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With advertising and analytics partners in a limited manner.
6. Marketing Communications
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With user consent, we may send marketing communications via email.
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Users can opt out through the “unsubscribe” link in emails.
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Even if unsubscribed from marketing emails, users may still receive account-related or system emails.
7. Accessing or Modifying Information
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Registered users can log into their accounts to access or modify personal information.
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Users residing in certain states or international jurisdictions may have additional privacy rights.
8. State-Specific Privacy Rights
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Residents of California, Virginia, Connecticut, and other specified states may access, correct, delete, or opt out of the sharing of personal data.
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California residents may opt out of the sale of personal data or targeted advertising.
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StarLink.cc will not discriminate against users exercising privacy rights.
9. International Notice
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For users outside the U.S. (EEA/EU/UK/Switzerland, etc.), personal data processing complies with applicable local laws.
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Legal bases include contract performance, legal obligations, legitimate interests, or user consent.
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Cross-border transfers are safeguarded through adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses (SCC).
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Users may exercise rights including access, correction, deletion, restriction, data portability, withdrawal of consent, and complaints.
10. Security Measures
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StarLink.cc implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including encryption, firewalls, and internal policies.
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No security measures can guarantee complete protection in all circumstances.
11. Data Retention
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Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including during account activity and as legally required.
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Marketing information is generally retained for up to 18 months after the last service request.
12. External Websites
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Our services may include links to third-party websites or social media platforms.
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StarLink.cc is not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
13. Children
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Services are not intended for children under 16 years old.
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We do not knowingly collect, store, or use personal information of children under 16.
14. Job Applicants and Non-Users
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Job applicants provide information for recruitment evaluation.
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Other individuals interacting with the company may provide contact or business information.
15. Policy Changes
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StarLink.cc reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
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Users should regularly refresh this page to review updates.