stargazingeurope.com

Last updated: 19 March 2026

1) Who we are

This website is operated by an individual (“we”, “us”, “our”).
Website: stargazingeurope.com

2) What this policy covers

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, use our contact forms, or subscribe to our newsletter.

3) What data we collect

Depending on how you interact with the website, we may collect:

A. Data you provide to us

• Contact form: name, email address, and any information you write in the message.

• Newsletter signup: email address (and name if you choose to provide it).

B. Data collected automatically

• Usage and device data: pages viewed, time spent on pages, approximate location (derived from IP), device/browser information, and similar technical data.

• Cookies and similar technologies: used to run the site and understand how it’s used (see Cookies section).

4) How we use your data

We use your data to:

• Respond to your messages and provide support.

• Send newsletters/updates you signed up for.

• Improve the website and understand how visitors use it (via analytics).

• Maintain security, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot issues.

5) Legal bases (GDPR/EEA/UK users)

If you are in the EEA/UK, we process personal data under these legal bases:

• Consent (e.g., newsletter signup; non-essential cookies where applicable).

• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving the website, security, basic analytics).

• Contract/pre-contract steps (only if you request something that requires it, e.g., replying to your inquiry).

6) Newsletter

If you subscribe, we will send you emails as described at signup. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails (or by contacting us to request removal).

7) Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage. Google may collect information through cookies and similar technologies and may process this data on our behalf.
You can opt out by using browser settings to block cookies or by using Google’s opt-out options (where available).

8) Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We may use:

• Essential cookies (needed for core site functionality).

• Analytics cookies (to measure and improve performance).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how the website works.

9) Who we share data with

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with service providers who help us run the website, such as:

• Website hosting/website builder provider (Hostinger)

• Email/newsletter delivery provider (used to manage subscriptions and send emails)

• Analytics provider (Google Analytics / Google LLC)

These providers process data under their own terms and/or on our instructions as applicable.

10) International data transfers

Some service providers (for example, Google) may process data outside your country. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international transfers (such as standard contractual clauses).

11) How long we keep your data

We keep personal data only as long as needed:

• Contact form messages: kept as long as necessary to respond and for follow-up, then deleted/archived periodically.

• Newsletter data: kept until you unsubscribe (and for a limited time after for compliance/logging).

• Analytics data: retained according to our analytics settings and Google’s tools.

12) Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your data, correct it, delete it, or receive a copy of it.

• Object to or restrict processing in certain cases.

• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (if applicable).

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

13) Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

14) Children’s privacy

This website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

15) Contact

For privacy requests, contact: [add your contact email here]