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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 27, 2026

1. Introduction

StarsWise ("we", "us", "our") operates the website starswise.net (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our astrology services. Please read this policy carefully. By using StarsWise, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Birth data: date of birth, time of birth, and place of birth that you voluntarily enter for astrological calculations.
  • Saved profiles: if you create an account, you may save multiple birth profiles (name, birth data) for quick access.
  • Contact information: if you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
  • Questions: if you use the "Ask the Astrologer" feature, we store your question along with the generated response.

2.2 Information Collected via Google Sign-In

When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account. We use this information solely to create and manage your StarsWise account. We do not access your Google contacts, calendar, files, or any other Google services.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage data: pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns to help us improve the Service.
  • Device information: browser type, operating system, and screen size for optimizing the user experience.
  • IP address: collected for security purposes and to prevent abuse.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To generate personalized astrological forecasts, birth charts, and readings based on your birth data.
  • To manage your account, saved profiles, and subscription status.
  • To process payments through PayPal for premium subscriptions.
  • To respond to your contact form inquiries.
  • To improve and optimize our website and services.
  • To detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on our servers. Astrological calculations are performed server-side using astronomical algorithms. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

All connections to StarsWise are encrypted using SSL/TLS (HTTPS). Authentication tokens are stored in secure, HTTP-only cookies.

5. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: required for authentication, session management, and core functionality.
  • Preference cookies: store your language preference and last-used birth chart data for convenience.
  • Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve the experience.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

6. Third-Party Services

  • Google Sign-In: authentication service provided by Google LLC. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
  • PayPal: payment processing for subscriptions. Subject to PayPal's Privacy Policy.
  • OpenStreetMap / Nominatim: geocoding service used to convert birth location names to coordinates. No personal data is shared beyond the location name you enter.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not share your birth data, astrological readings, or personal profiles with anyone. Your data is used exclusively for providing you with our astrological services.

8. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you wish to delete your account and all associated data, please contact us at the email below. Contact form messages are retained for up to 12 months.

9. Children's Privacy

StarsWise is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Object to processing of your personal data.
  • Withdraw consent for Google Sign-In at any time by revoking access in your Google account settings.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: info@starswise.net