Website: TopStarRated.com
Contact: hello@topstarrated.com

1) Who We Are

TopStarRated.com (“TopStarRated”, “we”, “us”) is a product-reviews website focused on Health & Wellness, Kids & Baby, Beauty & Personal Care, Fashion & Lifestyle, Sports & Outdoors, and Home & Kitchen.

2) What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the choices and rights you may have. It applies to the Site and any related communications.

3) Information We Collect

• Information you provide:
  Contact details you submit (e.g., via contact forms or email), such as name and email address; the content of your message; and any optional information you choose to share.
• Information collected automatically:
  IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, time on page, referring/exit pages, approximate location, and other usage data through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.
• Affiliate & advertising data:
  When you click certain outbound links, affiliates/ad partners may set cookies or use tracking identifiers to attribute purchases and measure performance.
• Public interactions:
  If comments or feedback are enabled, information you post may be publicly visible.

4) How We Use Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
• To analyze traffic, performance, and usage trends.
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues.
• To measure and attribute affiliate commissions and advertising performance.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

5) Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR, where applicable)

• Consent (e.g., for certain cookies/marketing where required).
• Legitimate interests (e.g., Site analytics, fraud prevention, and basic audience measurement).
• Contract (e.g., responding to your requests).
• Legal obligation (e.g., complying with law enforcement requests).

6) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to remember preferences, measure Site performance, and support affiliate attribution. You can control cookies through your browser settings; blocking all cookies may affect some features.

7) How We Share Information

We may share limited personal data with:

• Service providers (hosting, email, analytics, security) under confidentiality obligations.
• Affiliate networks and advertising partners for link attribution and performance metrics.
• Legal and compliance recipients when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights.
  We do not sell personal information in the conventional sense. Some jurisdictions treat targeted advertising or cross-context behavioral advertising as a “sale” or “share”; see Section 11 for your rights.

8) Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above.
Examples (subject to change):

• Contact form messages: typically up to 24 months from last interaction.
• Analytics data: typically 14–26 months (provider default ranges).
  We may retain logs as needed for security and legal compliance.

9) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10) International Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed in countries outside your own (including India and other regions where our providers operate). We take steps designed to ensure an adequate level of protection consistent with this Policy.

11) Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
• Receive a copy of your data in portable format (where applicable).
• Opt out of targeted advertising or the “sale/share” of personal information (as defined in some laws, such as the CCPA/CPRA).
  To exercise rights, email hello@topstarrated.com with the subject “Privacy Request”. We may verify your identity and respond within legally required timeframes. Authorized agents may act on your behalf where allowed by law.

12) Choices & Opt-Outs

• Cookies/Tracking: Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies.
• Analytics/Ads: Some providers offer opt-outs; you can also use browser add-ons or device settings to limit tracking.
• Email: If you receive emails from us, you can unsubscribe using the link provided or by contacting us.

13) Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. Content within Kids & Baby is for adult purchasers and caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, contact hello@topstarrated.com to request deletion.

14) Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. Because no uniform standard exists, we do not currently respond to DNT signals.

15) Links to Other Websites

Our Site links to third-party websites. Their privacy practices are not governed by this Policy. Review their policies before providing personal information or making purchases.

16) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective date” above shows the latest version. Material changes will be noted on the Site; continued use constitutes acceptance.

17) Contact Us

For questions or privacy requests, email hello@topstarrated.com or use the /contact/ page on our Site.