StarLink.cc Privacy Policy

1. How We Collect Information

StarLink.cc may collect personal information through multiple methods, including:

Directly from users (online services or offline, such as phone calls);
Automatically when users use our services;
From third-party sources or social media platforms to supplement our existing data.

Users subscribing to our services may provide name, address, email, phone number, and billing information.
When registering an account, filling forms, completing surveys, or interacting with us, users may provide profile information, preferences, notification settings, etc.
Vendors or clients may provide name, company, position, contact information, and other necessary information during business transactions.

When using our services, servers or software automatically collect IP address, device information, browser type, access time, pages visited, and other usage data.
Services use cookies, transparent GIFs, third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and third-party advertising networks to track user activity.
Users may disable cookies via browser settings or opt out of certain ad tracking (e.g., DAA, NAI).

StarLink.cc may receive information from third-party companies (e.g., MaxMind, Kount) or social media platforms.

To provide and maintain our services, complete transactions, and respond to inquiries or complaints.
To personalize content and user experience.
To manage agreements with vendors or clients.
For service operations, performance monitoring, and improvement, including advertising and marketing analytics.
For marketing and promotion, such as news, offers, and promotions.
For research and analysis of user behavior.
To prevent and investigate fraud, ensure security, and comply with legal obligations.
De-identified or aggregated data may be used for research, analytics, or marketing purposes.

Any personal information shared in public forums may be publicly accessible; users should exercise caution.
Internal messages or community forum content should not be considered secure or confidential.

StarLink.cc may share information in the following cases:

With third-party service providers performing technical, business, or professional functions.
Between affiliated companies.
To comply with laws, subpoenas, court orders, or government requests.
To protect the safety of the company, clients, or the public.
In connection with potential or actual sales of company assets.
With advertising and analytics partners in a limited manner.

With user consent, we may send marketing communications via email.
Users can opt out through the “unsubscribe” link in emails.
Even if unsubscribed from marketing emails, users may still receive account-related or system emails.

Registered users can log into their accounts to access or modify personal information.
Users residing in certain states or international jurisdictions may have additional privacy rights.

Residents of California, Virginia, Connecticut, and other specified states may access, correct, delete, or opt out of the sharing of personal data.
California residents may opt out of the sale of personal data or targeted advertising.
StarLink.cc will not discriminate against users exercising privacy rights.

For users outside the U.S. (EEA/EU/UK/Switzerland, etc.), personal data processing complies with applicable local laws.
Legal bases include contract performance, legal obligations, legitimate interests, or user consent.
Cross-border transfers are safeguarded through adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses (SCC).
Users may exercise rights including access, correction, deletion, restriction, data portability, withdrawal of consent, and complaints.

StarLink.cc implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including encryption, firewalls, and internal policies.
No security measures can guarantee complete protection in all circumstances.

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.
Marketing information is generally retained for up to 18 months after the last service request.

Our services may include links to third-party websites or social media platforms.
StarLink.cc is not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

Services are not intended for children under 16 years old.
We do not knowingly collect, store, or use personal information of children under 16.

Job applicants provide information for recruitment evaluation.
Other individuals interacting with the company may provide contact or business information.