🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

StarWatch Daily ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at https://your-domain.com. We provide astrology content, horoscopes, and related entertainment services. As the data controller, we are responsible for your personal information and committed to protecting it in accordance with applicable laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Name and email address (newsletter sign-ups, contact forms)
• Date of birth or zodiac sign (for personalized horoscope features)
• Comments or messages submitted through our site
• Account registration details (if applicable)

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Referring URLs and search terms used to find our site
• Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies

We collect this information based on legitimate interests, contractual necessity, legal obligation, or your explicit consent.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Service delivery: Providing horoscope content, features, and personalized experiences
• Communications: Sending newsletters, updates, and responses to inquiries
• Analytics: Understanding how users engage with our content to improve the site
• Advertising: Displaying relevant ads through third-party advertising partners
• Security: Detecting fraud, abuse, and ensuring platform integrity
• Legal compliance: Meeting obligations under applicable laws and regulations

4. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality (session management, security). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site traffic and usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used by partners such as Google AdSense to serve personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing history.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (language, timezone, zodiac sign).

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may impact site functionality. To opt out of personalized advertising, visit Google Ads Settings or AboutAds.info.

5. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party providers who may access or process your data on our behalf:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis — Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense: Display advertising — Privacy Policy
• Email Service Providers: Newsletter delivery and communication management
• Hosting & CDN Providers: Infrastructure and content delivery services
• Social Media Platforms: Embedded share buttons or feeds (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

These third parties are bound by their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for full transparency. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose your data only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you have explicitly agreed to sharing
• Service providers: Trusted vendors under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, you have the following rights under GDPR:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law:

• Account data: Retained for the duration of your account, plus 90 days after deletion
• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request removal
• Analytics data: Aggregated data retained for up to 26 months
• Contact/inquiry data: Up to 2 years from last correspondence
• Legal/financial records: As required by applicable law (typically 7 years)

After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including SSL/TLS encryption, secure server infrastructure, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no online transmission or storage method is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.