Stark Insider (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website at starkinsider.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
- Contact Information: Name, email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or submit forms
- Communications: Messages you send us through contact forms or email
- Payment Information: Processed securely through third-party payment processors (PayPal) for any transactions
Information Automatically Collected
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect information about your visit, including pages viewed, time spent on site, referring websites, and general location (city/country level)
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
- Website Usage: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages, referring websites
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use several types of cookies and similar technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand website usage and improve our content
- Performance Cookies: CloudFront CDN cookies to optimize website loading speed
- Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our website and content
- Respond to your inquiries and communications
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our services
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and traffic analysis
- CloudFront (Amazon Web Services): For content delivery and website performance
- PayPal: For payment processing (they have their own privacy policies)
- Email Service Providers: For newsletter delivery (if applicable)
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@starkinsider.com.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Contact Information: Until you request deletion or unsubscribe
- Analytics Data: As per Google Analytics retention settings (currently 26 months)
- Email Communications: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure server infrastructure (SSL encryption)
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal information
- Secure data transmission protocols
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Websites
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate links (such as Amazon Associates). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. For material changes, we may provide additional notice through our website or email.
Affiliate Disclosure
Stark Insider participates in affiliate programs, including Amazon Associates. We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links on our site. This does not affect our editorial content or recommendations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: info@starkinsider.com
Website: Contact Page
For data protection requests or concerns, please include “Privacy Request” in your subject line and provide specific details about your request.
This Privacy Policy complies with applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations.
