Last updated: 1st November 2024

Welcome to BiohackStars, operated by Starfelia Ltd. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website https://biohackstars.com. By using our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Starfelia Ltd
24 Tax Suite 137 B Westlink House
981 Great West Road,
Brentford, TW8 9DN
United Kingdom

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

  • Contact Forms: Information provided in contact forms, including your name, email, and any other details you choose to submit, will be used solely for communication purposes.
  • Cookies:
    • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies will last for one year.
    • Login Cookies: When you log in, we set cookies to save your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks.
    • Content Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored, containing the post ID, and will expire after one day.

3. CCPA Compliance

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Your Rights Under CCPA Include:

  1. Right to Know: You have the right to know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed to third parties.
  2. Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  3. Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  4. Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

4. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Union, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Your Rights Under GDPR Include:

  1. Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  3. Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  4. Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data.
  5. Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and have the right to transmit that data to another controller.
  6. Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for us to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. This includes:

  • User Profiles: For registered users, the personal information provided in their profiles will be retained until the user requests deletion.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United Kingdom and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal data, to the United Kingdom and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

7. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly, which may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions with that content.

8. Analytics and Who We Share Your Data With

We use analytics to improve our website’s performance and may share your data with trusted third-party service providers that assist with website operation, payment processing, and other essential services. Your data is never sold to third parties.

9. Security of Your Data

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. We may share your data with trusted third-party providers for essential services, as mentioned above, while keeping your data confidential.

11. Email Marketing

If you opt-in, you may receive updates, newsletters, or promotional materials from us. Your email information is kept confidential and will not be shared, sold, or traded with third parties unless stated in this policy. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe link in any email.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be posted on this page. Please check back periodically to stay informed.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: biohackstars@gmail.com