1. Introduction
Stars N Celebs ("we", "us", or "our"), operated from Mumbai, India, is committed to protecting the privacy of all users of our platform at starsncelebs.in (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you access or use our services.
By registering on or using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Full name and display name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Gender
- City and location
- Artist category and profile content (bio, photos, videos, links)
- Social media handles (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Username and personalized URL preference (starsncelebs.in/YourName)
- Password (stored in encrypted form)
2.2 Payment Information
Subscription payments are processed securely through Razorpay, a third-party payment gateway. Stars N Celebs does not directly store your card numbers, bank account details, or UPI credentials. Razorpay collects and stores payment data in accordance with PCI-DSS compliance standards. We retain transaction identifiers and subscription status records for billing and support purposes.
2.3 Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate location derived from IP
- Device type, browser type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and clickstream data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2.4 Information from Minors
If a user is under 18 years of age, we require verifiable parental or guardian consent before registration. By completing registration for a minor, the parent or guardian confirms they have read and accepted this Privacy Policy on the minor's behalf and take full responsibility for the minor's use of the Platform.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your artist or brand profile on the Platform
- To provide you with your personalized URL and digital identity page
- To process subscription payments and manage your account
- To display your profile publicly on starsncelebs.in as part of the platform's discovery feature
- To send you service-related communications (registration confirmation, subscription renewal reminders, support responses)
- To send you promotional communications about Stars N Celebs features and offers (you may opt out at any time)
- To improve the Platform's functionality, performance, and user experience
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 Public Profile Information
Your artist profile, including your name, photo, bio, artist category, city, social media links, and any content you upload, is publicly visible on the Platform. This is the core service we provide. Please only upload content you are comfortable sharing publicly.
4.2 Service Providers
We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform, including Razorpay for payment processing, Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud hosting and media storage in the Mumbai region, and email service providers for transactional and marketing emails.
These providers are contractually bound to use your data only for the services they provide to us and to maintain appropriate security standards.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Stars N Celebs, our users, or the public.
4.4 No Sale of Personal Data
Stars N Celebs does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes such as records of payments made.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted storage of passwords, HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, and access controls limiting who within our organization can access personal data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Cookies
The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze platform usage. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features of the Platform may not function correctly without them.
8. Your Rights
Subject to applicable Indian law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your account and associated personal data
- Opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time by emailing [email protected]
- Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children and Minors
The Platform is accessible to users under 18 years of age only with verified parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without such consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has registered without consent should contact us immediately at [email protected].
10. Third-Party Links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where the changes are material, notify registered users by email. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011. Any disputes arising under this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Stars N Celebs
Email: [email protected]
Website: starsncelebs.in
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India