Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12 May 2025

Welcome to Starvyn.com ("Starvyn", "we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust you place in us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile app, and services (collectively, the "Platform"). By using Starvyn, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, username, password, and date of birth.
• Creator Details: If you onboard as a creator, we may collect social media handles, biography, and other public links for verification and profile completion.
• Profile Content: Including images, bio, interests, and any content you upload or share.
• Communication: Messages sent between users, feedback, support requests, and other interactions with us.

b. Information We Automatically Collect

• Device and Usage Data: We may collect data about the device you use, browser type, IP address, operating system, and usage patterns on our Platform.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to enhance your experience. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Create and manage your account.
• Verify your identity and maintain platform integrity.
• Personalize content and recommendations.
• Enable messaging and interactions between users and creators.
• Notify you about account activity, updates, or platform announcements.
• Monitor and moderate content in compliance with our Community Guidelines.
• Respond to your inquiries or customer support requests.
• Analyze usage trends and improve platform functionality.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

• With Your Consent: We may share data if you explicitly consent to it.
• With Service Providers: Trusted vendors who support platform operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, messaging services) under strict confidentiality.
• For Legal Reasons: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes.

You may:

• Update your information anytime via your profile settings.
• Delete your account by requesting removal through your settings or contacting us at [insert support email]. Once deleted, your data will be permanently removed from our systems, unless retention is required for legal reasons.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including:

• Right to access your data.
• Right to correct or delete your personal information.
• Right to object to or restrict certain processing.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to withdraw consent at any time.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at info@starvyn.com.

6. Security of Your Information

We take security seriously. We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we encourage you to use strong passwords and take other precautions to protect your data.

7. Content Moderation and Community Safety

Starvyn is committed to providing a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment. Content that is sexually explicit, offensive, harmful, or violates our Terms of Use is strictly prohibited. We use a combination of automated tools and manual review to monitor, report, and remove inappropriate content. Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your login details.
• Understand platform usage and engagement.
• Improve speed and performance.
• Serve personalized content and ads.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please review our separate Cookie Policy.

9. Children’s Privacy

Starvyn is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that a child has submitted personal information, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Platform from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other countries where our servers or service providers are located. By using Starvyn, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify you by revising the "Effective Date" at the top and, in case of material changes, provide additional notice (e.g., email or platform notification). Please review the policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Starvyn Data Protection Team
Email: info@starvyn.com
Address: Bangalore, India