StarNestSocial ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights.
1. Information We Collect
We collect:
- Account details: name, username, email, date of birth, password
- User content: videos, images, posts, comments, messages
- Direct messages: text, media, reactions, edit history, timestamps
- Financial details: payout information via Stripe, ESC transactions
- Technical data: IP address, device type, browser, cookies
- Security data: device fingerprints, fraud signals, behavioral patterns
- Ad interaction data: impressions, clicks, views, completion rates
2. How We Use Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve StarNestSocial
- Personalize your experience
- Process ad revenue sharing
- Verify age and eligibility
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Provide customer support
- Comply with legal requirements
3. Data Sharing
We may share information with:
- Service providers: Stripe, Cloudinary, MailerSend, analytics
- Advertisers and partners: to deliver ads and calculate revenue sharing
- Legal authorities: where required by law
- In mergers/acquisitions
We do not sell personal data.
4. Profile Privacy
Public vs. Private Profiles
- Public Profiles (default): Visible to all authenticated users
- Private Profiles: Only visible to mutual followers
You can toggle between public and private at any time in your settings.
5. Messaging Privacy
- Storage: Messages stored in Supabase with Cloudinary for media
- Encryption: TLS in transit; not end-to-end encrypted
- Retention: Deleted messages recoverable for 90 days for safety
- Access: Staff may access for moderation, legal compliance, or security
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- TLS encryption for data in transit
- Encrypted data at rest
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and monitoring
- Fraud detection systems
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal holds)
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Visit California Privacy for more details.
9. Cookies
We use cookies for authentication, preferences, and analytics. You can manage cookies via your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.
10. Data Retention
- Active account data: Retained while account is active
- Deleted content: Removed within 90 days
- Account deletion: Data purged 90 days after closure
- Legal holds may extend retention periods
11. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
12. Children's Privacy
StarNestSocial is for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from users under 18.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy and will notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification.
Contact
For privacy inquiries:
Email: starnestsocial@gmail.com
StarNest LLC, Nevada, USA