Privacy policy
Last Updated: August 17, 2026
This Privacy Policy applies to Starlit Grove Studio (the "Service") provided by Starlit Grove Studio ("We", "Us", or "Our") at starlitgrovestudio.top. It explains how We collect, use, share, and protect information about You when You use Our Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: We may collect information that can identify You, such as Your name and email address, when You voluntarily provide it (e.g., when You contact us, subscribe to updates, or submit a request). Starlit Grove Studio is designed to be a lightweight editorial site and does not require You to create an account to read our pages.
Usage Information: We automatically collect technical information about Your interaction with Our Service, such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring URLs, and time spent on pages. This information is collected through server logs and analytics tools.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and pixel tags) to help Our Service function, remember Your preferences, measure traffic, and understand usage. You can control cookies through Your browser settings. Some cookies may be set by third-party analytics or advertising partners.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use Your information for the following specific purposes:
a. To provide, operate, maintain, and improve Our Service and its content.
b. To communicate with You, including responding to Your inquiries and sending service-related updates or newsletters (where You have opted in).
c. To personalize content and advertising where applicable, based on Your interests and usage patterns.
d. To monitor and analyze usage, trends, and performance to improve the Service.
e. To ensure security, prevent fraud, and detect and address technical issues or harmful activity.
f. To comply with Our legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Data Processing Details
We process Your personal data on the following legal bases, consistent with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar regimes:
a. Consent: When You voluntarily provide personal information (e.g., contacting us or subscribing), processing is based on Your consent, which You may withdraw at any time.
b. Legitimate Interests: We process usage and technical information to operate and secure the Service, improve its content, and prevent abuse, where these interests are not overridden by Your rights.
c. Legal Obligation: We may process data to comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, or establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
d. Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to take steps at Your request before entering into a contract or to perform a contract with You.
Data Retention: We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Usage data is generally retained in aggregated form for up to 24 months; contact correspondence is retained for up to 36 months unless a longer retention period is required by law.
International Transfers: Your information may be processed in countries other than Your own, including the United States. Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other lawful transfer mechanisms recognized by applicable law.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell Your personal information. We may share Your information in the following circumstances:
a. With service providers and processors who help Us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery), under written agreements that require them to protect the data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
b. With advertising and measurement partners who may use cookies and similar technologies to serve and measure ads, subject to Your consent and opt-out choices (see Section 7).
c. If required by law, court order, or to protect Our legal rights, safety, or property, or the rights of others.
d. In connection with a business transfer such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, provided the recipient agrees to honor this Privacy Policy.
e. With Your separate, explicit consent.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect Your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure, including encryption in transit, access controls, and regular review of our practices. However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on Your jurisdiction, You may have the following rights regarding Your personal information:
a. Access, correct, or delete the personal information We hold about You.
b. Restrict or object to the processing of Your personal information.
c. Data portability — receiving Your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
d. Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
e. Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in Your jurisdiction.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact Us at [email protected]. We will respond in accordance with applicable law, generally within 30 days. You can manage cookie preferences through Your browser settings at any time.
7. Personalized Advertising and Opt-Out
We may work with advertising partners to display ads on or in connection with the Service. Some of these partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about Your activity across this and other websites to serve personalized ads based on Your interests.
Where required by law (including under GDPR and similar regimes), we obtain Your consent before serving personalized ads or using profiling technologies. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Opt out of personalized advertising: You can opt out of personalized ad serving and related profiling at any time using the following links:
• Google Ad Settings — turn off ad personalization: https://myadcenter.google.com/personalizationoff
• Google Partner Sites — learn how Google uses data from partner sites: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You may also opt out through Your browser's cookie settings or by visiting industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (aboutads.info) or Network Advertising Initiative (networkadvertising.org). Note that opting out does not remove all advertising — You may still see non-personalized ads.
8. Applicable Privacy Regulations
We design Our data practices to comply with the following regulations, among others applicable to You based on Your location:
a. EU/EEA — General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): We process personal data on the legal bases described in Section 3 and respect Your rights under Articles 12–22 of the GDPR, including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, and objection.
b. United Kingdom — UK GDPR: Personal data of users in the United Kingdom is processed in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
c. Brazil — Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD): Personal data of users in Brazil is processed in accordance with the LGPD (Law No. 13.709/2018). You have rights to access, correction, deletion, portability, and objection, which may be exercised by contacting Us.
d. United States — CCPA/CPRA: Residents of California have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
e. Other Jurisdictions: We also endeavor to comply with other applicable data protection laws, including those of Canada (PIPEDA), Australia (Privacy Act 1988), and other regions where Our users reside.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in the relevant jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. If You believe We have collected information from a child, please contact Us so We can delete it.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage You to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites You visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and revise the "Last Updated" date at the top. For material changes, we will endeavor to provide notice (such as by posting a prominent notice on the Service or notifying subscribers) at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective means You accept the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If You have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or Our data practices, please contact Us at:
Starlit Grove Studio
Email: [email protected]
Website: starlitgrovestudio.top
For privacy requests, please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line and clearly state Your request and jurisdiction so We can respond appropriately.