Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Starrality Network ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account registration information (name, email address, phone number)
• Profile information (bio, skills, portfolio, work history)
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
• Identity verification documents (government-issued ID, selfies)
• Communications with other users and our support team

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent on Platform)
• Location data (approximate location based on IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Process transactions and send transaction notifications
• Verify your identity and prevent fraud
• Improve and personalize user experience
• Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support
• Analyze usage patterns and optimize Platform performance
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Other Users

Your public profile information (name, photo, bio, skills, portfolio) is visible to other users. Clients and Freelancers involved in a project can see relevant information shared during the project.

4.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Stripe: Payment processing and identity verification
• AWS S3: File storage for uploads and documents
• OpenAI: AI-powered talent matching features

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or comply with legal obligations.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password storage (hashed and salted)
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security audits and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@starralitynetwork.com

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Platform.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@starralitynetwork.com
Address: Starrality Network LLC, 123 Business Street, San Francisco, CA 94105