Privacy Policy
Revised June 27, 2009
Starlight Books respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. Starlight Books provides this Privacy Policy to inform you of our privacy practices and of the choices you can make about the way your information is collected online and how that information is used. Starlight Books recognises the need to protect the personally identifiable information you share with us, which mainly consists of any information by which you can be identified, such as name, address, email address, card details and telephone number.
By registering on this site, by submitting any information through the use of this site, or by otherwise accessing or using this site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to the policies and practices described for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information.
1. Sites covered by this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to sites finbarrpublications.com and thecosmicmind.com
2. Types of information we collect
This Privacy Statement covers personal information and non-personal data collection and aggregate reporting.
a)“Personal information” is information that is associated with your name or personal identity. Starlight Books uses personal information to understand better your needs and interests and to provide you with better service. Once you choose to provide us with personal information, you can be assured it will be used only to support your customer relationship with Starlight Books. We take seriously the trust you place in us. Starlight Books will not sell, rent or ease your personal information to third parties.
Starlight Books websites allow you to subscribe and order products or services, request information and subscribe to marketing or support materials. Starlight Books or otherwise be required to provide personal information for other purposes. The types of personal information you provide to us on these pages may include name, address, phone number, e-mail address, user IDs and passwords, billing and transaction information, credit card information.
b)“Non-personal information” is data about usage and service operation that is not associated with a specific personal identity. Starlight Books may collect and analyse non-personal information visitors’ domains to evaluate how visitors use the Starlight Books websites or otherwise analyse this data for trends and statistics purposes. Non-personal data we collect may include the pages visited on the Starlight Books websites, unique URLs visited within Starlight Books websites, browser type and IP address , but the individual visitor’s personal information remains anonymous.
Most non-personal data is collected via cookies or other analysis technologies. Starlight Books websites use cookies , Web beacons and other technologies for data analysis and personalisation services so that we can better serve our customers when you return to our site. We also use cookies and web beacons to help us measure the effectiveness of our web communication and marketing in order to improve our site, products, offers and marketing strategy.
3. Links to non Starlight Books websites
Starlight Books displays external links. Starlight Books does not control these sites, content and privacy practices may differ from the privacy policy at Starlight Books. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites. The personal information you choose to give to unrelated third parties is not covered by Starlight Books's Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any company before submitting your personal information. Some third-party companies may choose to share their personal data with Starlight Books; that sharing is governed by that third-party company's privacy policy.
3a. Video and Data Streaming
Starlight Books makes use of video and data streaming from external websites.
These streams may link to third-party users and company websites.
If you access external streaming links, content and privacy practices may differ from the privacy policy at Starlight Books.
We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites.
The personal information you choose to give to unrelated third parties is not covered by Starlight Books's Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any company before submitting your personal information.
Some third-party companies may choose to share their personal data with Starlight Books; that sharing is governed by that third-party company's privacy policy.
4. How we use your information
Starlight Books uses your personal information to provide you with services and to help us better understand your needs and interests. Specifically, we use your information to help you complete a transaction or order, to communicate with you, to provide service and support, to update you on products, services and benefits, to personalise promotional offers, to personalise some Starlight Books websites, or for other related purposes. Occasionally we may also use your information to contact you regarding Starlight Books products or services.
We will give you the opportunity to choose your privacy preferences regarding such communications (see Section 9, "Your privacy preferences and opting out"). Credit card information is used only for payment processing and fraud prevention. Sensitive personal information is collected only to facilitate our financial service providers' credit decisions and will be shared with them only with your permission. Credit card information and sensitive personal data are not used for any other purpose by our financial services providers or Starlight Books and will not be kept longer than necessary for providing the services.
Although we use all reasonable means to ensure that the information you provide to us is not used by third parties for purposes other than those described in this Privacy Policy, Starlight Books is not responsible for any improper use of your personal information that is beyond our reasonable control.
5. Who we share your information with
Starlight Books will not sell, rent or lease your personal information to others. Starlight Books will not share your personal information with third parties except in responding to your requests for products or services. Your permission will be requested when you submit your information.
"How we use your information"
Starlight Books contracts with third-party service providers and suppliers to deliver complete products and services.
Suppliers and service providers are required to keep confidential the information received on behalf of Starlight Books consistent with this Privacy Policy and may not use it for any purpose other than to carry out the services they are performing for Starlight Books. These service providers may change or we may contract with additional service providers to better accommodate our customers.
6. Your choices
Starlight Books gives you the choice of receiving a variety of information that complements our products and services. You can subscribe to receive certain product and service specific information about Starlight Books. Starlight Books communications may include new product information, special offers, etc. We give you a choice regarding delivery of Starlight Books communications by e-mail.
You can make or change your choices at the data collection point by contacting Starlight Books
7. Access to and accuracy of your information
Starlight Books strives to keep your personal information accurate. We implement technology and policies to maintain customer data accuracy. We will provide you with access to your information, including making reasonable effort to provide you with online access and the opportunity to change your information. To protect your privacy and security, we will also take reasonable steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID, before granting access to your data. Certain areas of Starlight Books websites may limit access to specific individuals through the use of passwords and other personal identifiers.
The most effective way to view and change your personal information is to return to the Web page where you originally submitted your data and follow the instructions on that Web page.
8. Keeping your information secure
Starlight Books is committed to protecting the information you provide us. To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, to maintain data accuracy, and to ensure the appropriate use of the information, Starlight Books has in place appropriate physical and managerial procedures to safeguard the information we collect.
Our payment processors use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption when collecting or transferring sensitive data such as credit card information online. SSL encryption is designed to make the information unreadable. This security measure is working when you see either the symbol of an unbroken key or closed lock (depending on your browser) on the bottom of your browser window.
If any user of this website suspects Starlight Books has handled its personal information in a manner that does not comply with this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
9. Changes to this Statement
If there are updates to the terms of Starlight Books online Privacy Policy, we will post those changes and update the revision date in this document, so you will always know what information we collect online, how we use it, and what choices you have. For material changes to this Privacy Policy, Starlight Books will provide notification to affected customers.
10. Contacting us
We value your opinions. If you have comments or questions about our Privacy Policy, please email us at mark@finbarrpublications.com or write to us at the following address:
Starlight Books
Suite 12
York Chambers
33 York Street
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 3RN
Tel: +44 01902 783009
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