Effective Date: 28 December 2024
The Guides in Our Stars (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website theguidesinourstars.com (“Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
The Guides in Our Stars
Email: [email protected]
2. What personal data do we collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other information you provide when contacting us, subscribing to our newsletter, or leaving comments on our blog posts.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website, including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on the Website, and referral sources.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Transaction Data: If you interact with affiliate links or advertisements, we may collect information about your engagement, such as clicks or purchases made, though this data is often aggregated and anonymized by the third-party providers.
3. How we use your data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries.
- To send newsletters and updates, with your explicit consent.
- To analyze and improve the performance and usability of our Website.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To display personalized advertisements and affiliate marketing links.
- To generate revenue through advertising platforms such as Google AdSense and affiliate programs.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter, agree to the use of cookies, or engage with advertisements and affiliate links.
- Legitimate Interests: For Website analytics, customer support, and improving our services.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. How we share your data
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors that help us operate our Website (e.g., hosting services, email delivery services).
- Advertising and Affiliate Partners: Such as Google AdSense and other affiliate networks, to display ads and track interactions with affiliate links. These partners may use cookies and other tracking technologies to deliver personalized advertisements.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:
- Contact information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Usage data is retained for analytics purposes for up to 24 months.
- Advertising and affiliate interaction data is retained according to the policies of the third-party platforms.
7. Advertising and Affiliate Links
.Our Website displays advertisements through third-party platforms such as Google AdSense and participates in affiliate marketing programs. These platforms may use cookies and tracking technologies to deliver targeted advertisements and track your interactions with affiliate links. When you click on an affiliate link, you may be redirected to a third-party site, which may collect additional data as described in their own privacy policies.
You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings.
8. Cookies and Tracking technology
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance your user experience.
- Analyze Website traffic and performance.
- Deliver personalized advertisements.
- Track interactions with affiliate links.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
9. Your Rights
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction: Request restricted processing of your data.
- Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.
11. International Data transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent measures.
12. Changes to this Privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates will be communicated to you via email or a Website notice.
13. Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: theguidesinourstars.com
Effective Date: 28 December 2024
The Guides in Our Stars (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website theguidesinourstars.com (“Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can also enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling personalized content and advertisements.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our Website. They enable features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the Website may not function properly.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as the pages visited and time spent on the site. We use this data to improve the performance and usability of our Website. Examples include cookies from Google Analytics.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings, to provide a more personalized experience.
- Advertising Cookies: We display advertisements from third-party providers such as Google AdSense. Advertising cookies are used to show you ads that are relevant to your interests. These cookies may track your browsing habits across different websites.
- Affiliate Cookies: Affiliate cookies track your interactions with affiliate links. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, these cookies allow us to earn a commission.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are set by third-party providers. These may include:
- Google AdSense: For displaying personalized advertisements.
- Google Analytics: For analyzing Website traffic and user behaviour.
- Affiliate Networks: This is used to track interactions with affiliate links.
Third-party providers have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
4. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions properly.
- Analyze Website performance and improve user experience.
- Display personalized advertisements and content.
- Track interactions with affiliate links and calculate commissions.
5. Managing cookies
You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences. Here’s how you can do so:
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent pop-up delivered for us by hu-manity.co to assist us in complying with international regulations. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences in the sticky widget at the bottom-left of the page .
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie settings. You can delete existing cookies, block certain types of cookies and set preferences of how cookies are stored.
6. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding cookies:
- Access: Request details about the cookies we use.
- Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time.
- Erasure: Request the deletion of cookie data associated with your usage of our Website.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Updates to this cookie policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated to you via email or a Website notice.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: theguidesinourstars.com
Effective Date: 28 December 2024
Welcome to The Guides in Our Stars (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using the Website, you (“user,” “you,” or “your”) agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other notices posted on the Website. These Terms apply to all users, including those who may interact with the Website by posting comments or sharing content.
2. Website Content
The Website provides astrology-related content for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information provided.
- No Professional Advice: The content is not a substitute for professional advice (e.g., medical, legal, financial).
- Intellectual Property: All content, including text, images, and graphics, is owned by or licensed to us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our explicit permission.
3. User Conduct
You agree to use the Website responsibly and respectfully. By posting comments or interacting with other users, you agree to:
- Not Post Harmful Content: Avoid posting any content that is defamatory, offensive, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate.
- Respect Intellectual Property: Ensure that any content you share or post does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.
- Avoid Spam: Do not post unsolicited promotional or commercial messages.
- Compliance: Adhere to applicable laws and these Terms.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion without notice.
4. Comments and user interaction
Users may comment on posts and reply to others. By participating, you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your comments on our Website and promotional materials.
- Understand that all comments are public and can be shared by other users.
- Agree to be solely responsible for the content of your comments.
We are not liable for user-generated content, including comments, and do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of such content.
5. Sharing Content
You may share Website content using provided social sharing features, as long as:
- Proper credit is given to The Guides in Our Stars.
- The content is not modified or used for commercial purposes without explicit permission.
6. Third-party Links
Our Website may include links to third-party websites, including affiliate links. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.
7. Limitation of liability
Users may comment on posts and reply to others. By participating, you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your comments on our Website and promotional materials.
- Understand that all comments are public and can be shared by other users.
- Agree to be solely responsible for the content of your comments.
We are not liable for user-generated content, including comments, and do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of such content.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities resulting from your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates will be communicated via email or a Website notice. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.