Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2025

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data in connection with StarPlay is the operator of this website. For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us via the contact details provided on the website or in the game.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Account data: email address, username, password (hashed)
Technical data: IP address, device type, browser type, operating system
Usage data: game progress, in-game actions, session duration
Cookies and similar technologies: session cookies, analytics cookies (where applicable)

3. Purpose and Legal Basis

We process your data for the following purposes and legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Account creation and management: to create and maintain your account, provide the game service (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — performance of contract)
Communication: to send essential service communications and respond to your requests (Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR)
Analytics and improvement: to improve our services and user experience (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest, where applicable)
Legal compliance: to comply with applicable laws and regulations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above:

Account data: until you delete your account or request erasure, plus any retention period required by law
Technical and usage data: typically up to 24 months, unless a longer period is required for legal or security purposes

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share your data with:

Service providers: hosting, analytics, payment processors (where applicable), who act as processors under GDPR
Legal authorities: when required by law or to protect our rights and safety

If we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission).

6. Your Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access (Art. 15): obtain confirmation as to whether we process your data and receive a copy
Rectification (Art. 16): have inaccurate data corrected
Erasure (Art. 17): request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restriction (Art. 18): restrict processing in certain circumstances
Data portability (Art. 20): receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Object (Art. 21): object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing
Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time
Lodge a complaint: with a supervisory authority in your country of residence (e.g. in the UK: ICO; in Ireland: DPC)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided on the website. We will respond within one month.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Cookies and Consent

We use cookies and similar technologies to enable core functionality (e.g. session management), remember your preferences (including your consent choice), and, where you have consented, for analytics. Before setting non-essential cookies, we obtain your consent via a cookie banner when you first visit our site.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie preferences” in the footer. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are strictly necessary for the website to function. Your consent choice is stored locally and will be applied across your visits.

9. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

10. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through the channels provided on the StarPlay website.

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