Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to MyStar (also known as "My Star Stories"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our website at mystarstories.app and our personalized children's storybook services.

Company Information:
MyStar / My Star Stories
Website: mystarstories.app
Email: support@mystarstories.app

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create a personalized storybook, we collect:

  • Your Information: Name, email address
  • Child's Information: First name, age group
  • Story Details: Theme selection, dedication message (optional)
  • Photos: Images you upload for personalization
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store payment card details)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and location data
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our service is designed for purchase by adults (parents/guardians) on behalf of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Parents provide their child's first name and optional details solely for story personalization purposes.

Parental Rights: Parents have the right to review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's information by contacting support@mystarstories.app.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Create and deliver your personalized storybook
  • Process payments and send order confirmations
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • Send important updates about your order
  • Improve our service and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

We will NOT: Sell your information to third parties, send marketing emails without consent, or use your child's information for advertising purposes.

4. Photo Storage and Usage

Storage: Photos you upload are securely stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 infrastructure in the United States. AWS employs industry-standard security measures including encryption at rest and in transit.

Usage: Your photos are used exclusively to generate your personalized storybook. We do not use uploaded photos for any other purpose, including marketing, AI training, or sharing with third parties.

Retention: Photos are retained for 90 days after your order is completed to allow for potential redelivery or corrections. After 90 days, photos are automatically deleted from our servers.

Deletion Request: You may request immediate deletion of your photos at any time by emailing support@mystarstories.app. We will delete all associated photos within 48 hours.

5. Payment Processing

All payment transactions are processed through Stripe, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. We do not store or have access to your full payment card information. Stripe collects and processes:

  • Payment card information
  • Billing address
  • Transaction details

For Stripe's privacy practices, please visit: https://stripe.com/privacy

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., session management, checkout process)
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand site usage (anonymized data)
  • Marketing Cookies: Meta Pixel for advertising measurement (optional, requires consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party providers:

  • AWS S3: Photo and file storage
  • Stripe: Payment processing
  • Google Analytics: Website analytics
  • Meta (Facebook): Advertising analytics (optional)

These providers have their own privacy policies and are bound by data protection agreements.

8. Data Security

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

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Encrypted storage for photos and personal data
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure backup systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to protect your data.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Restriction: Limit processing of your data
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

  • Know: Request details about data collected, used, disclosed
  • Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

To exercise your rights, contact us at: support@mystarstories.app. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Data Retention

  • Account Information: Retained while you have an active account
  • Order History: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal purposes
  • Photos: Deleted 90 days after order completion (or upon request)
  • Support Communications: Retained for 2 years
  • Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for business analysis

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by email or prominent notice on our website. Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights:

Email: support@mystarstories.app
Website: mystarstories.app/contact

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours during business days.

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