Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

At Starling Books & More ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit starlingbooksmore.com (the "Site"), an affiliate website featuring electronics product reviews, recommendations, and buying guides.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information to operate our Site, improve the user experience, and provide relevant content about electronics products. The categories of information we collect are described below.

1.1 Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, including remembering your cookie preferences, securing the connection, and supporting basic navigation. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our Site, such as which electronics guides are most popular, how long visitors stay on a page, and which links they click. We use tools such as Google Analytics, which may collect aggregated and anonymized usage statistics.
Affiliate cookies: When you click an affiliate link on our Site (for example, a link to a retailer such as Amazon or another electronics merchant), the retailer may place a cookie on your device to track that the visit originated from Starling Books & More. This allows us to receive a small commission if you make a qualifying purchase, at no additional cost to you. We do not control the cookies placed by third-party retailers.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect Site functionality.

1.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, including:

Pages viewed and time spent on each page
Referring website or search query
Links clicked, including outbound affiliate links
Date and time of your visit
Approximate geographic region (country or city level)

This data is used in aggregate form to improve our content and the overall performance of the Site.

1.3 Device Information

We may collect technical information about the device you use to access our Site, such as:

Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Operating system and version
Browser type and version
Screen resolution
IP address (truncated or anonymized where required by law)

This information helps us ensure the Site displays correctly across different devices and identify technical issues.

1.4 Newsletter Email Collection

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we will ask you to provide your email address. Subscription is entirely optional and based on your explicit consent. We use your email solely to:

Send you updates about new electronics reviews, buying guides, and product recommendations
Notify you of relevant deals, discounts, or seasonal content

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly. Once you unsubscribe, we will promptly remove your email from our mailing list.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve our Site
To understand how visitors use our content and optimize our editorial coverage of electronics
To deliver relevant affiliate links and track qualifying referrals
To send newsletter communications to subscribers who have opted in
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats
To comply with applicable legal obligations

3. No Sale or Trade of Personal Data

Starling Books & More does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not participate in cross-context behavioral advertising involving the sale of personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar laws.

4. Third-Party Services

Our Site relies on a limited number of third-party services that may process certain information on our behalf, including:

Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Affiliate networks (e.g., Amazon Associates and other electronics retailer programs)
Email marketing platforms used to deliver our newsletter
Hosting and content delivery providers

Each of these providers operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your information.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent (e.g., newsletter subscription or non-essential cookies).
Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Our legal bases for processing include your consent (for newsletters and non-essential cookies), our legitimate interests (for analytics and Site improvement), and compliance with legal obligations.

6. Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
The right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. (As noted above, we do not sell or share personal information.)
The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information.
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Aggregated and anonymized analytics data may be retained for longer periods for statistical purposes.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure adequate protection of your data.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Site: Starling Books & More
Website: starlingbooksmore.com
Email: privacy@starlingbooksmore.com

We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.