Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

STARCORE Inc. is a solo studio operating as “Websites & Ads That Convert.” We provide website development and online marketing services including Google Ads, Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Email Ads, and Performance Audits.

Website: https://starcore.solutions/

2. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, ads, or lead forms, we may collect:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, company name, job title.

• Business information: website URL, marketing goals, budget range, current challenges.

• Communication data: messages you send via email, contact forms, WhatsApp, or phone calls.

• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and how you arrived at our site.

• Lead Ads data: information you voluntarily submit through Meta Lead Ads forms (Facebook and Instagram).

We only collect information you voluntarily provide or that is automatically collected for analytics and ad performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide quotes for websites and marketing services.

• Deliver and optimize our services: website development, Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and Email ads, and performance audits.

• Communicate about projects, proposals, and campaign performance.

• Improve our website, ads, and client experience.

• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or misuse.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Meta Lead Ads Compliance

If you submit your information through our lead forms on Facebook or Instagram (Meta Lead Ads), the following applies:

• By submitting the form, you consent to STARCORE Inc. collecting your name, email, phone number, and other details you provide for the purpose of contacting you about our website and marketing services.

• We will use this data only to respond to your request, provide relevant information, and offer our services. We will not share your Lead Ads data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

• Your information from Lead Ads is stored securely and accessed only by STARCORE Inc.

• You can request deletion of your Lead Ads data at any time by emailing starcoremg@gmail.com.

• We retain Lead Ads data for up to 12 months unless you become a client, in which case we retain it for the duration of our business relationship and as required for tax and legal records.

Meta may also process your data in accordance with Meta’s own Privacy Policy when you interact with Lead Ads. Please review Meta’s Privacy Policy for details on how Meta handles your data.

5. Legal Basis

We process your data based on:

• Your consent (e.g., when you submit a form or Lead Ad).

• Legitimate interest (e.g., to respond to inquiries and improve services).

• Contractual necessity (e.g., to deliver services you have requested).

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data. We may share limited data only with:

• Service providers necessary to run our business: website hosting, email tools, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and ad platforms (Google, Meta, LinkedIn) for campaign delivery.

• Professional advisors (accounting, legal) when required.

• Authorities when required by law or to protect our rights.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described. Inquiry and Lead Ads data is kept for up to 12 months. Client project and invoice records are kept for up to 6 years to comply with tax and legal obligations. You may request deletion earlier, subject to legal retention requirements.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes using secure hosting, HTTPS, password protection, and limited access to lead data. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we work to protect your information to the best of our ability.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.

• Request correction or deletion of your data.

• Object to or restrict certain processing.

• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails or request deletion of Lead Ads data).

To exercise these rights, contact us at starcoremg@gmail.com.

10. Cookies and Analytics

Our site may use essential cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel) to understand site traffic and ad performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website and ads may link to or use third-party services including Google, Meta (Facebook, Instagram), LinkedIn, and email marketing platforms. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

12. International Transfers

As a solo studio working with clients globally, your information may be processed in India, the United States, or other countries where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure adequate protection for international transfers.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us for deletion.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:

STARCORE Inc. Email: starcoremg@gmail.com