At Star Biz Report (starbizreport.com), we’re dedicated to the highest standards of data protection and privacy under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This section explains how we collect, process, and safeguard your personal data as part of our news, analysis, and subscription services.

1. Data We Collect

We process these categories of personal data to deliver our content and services:

• Contact & Subscription Data: Your name, email address, subscription preferences, and any details you provide when signing up or contacting us.
• Usage & Interaction Data: Reading history, article preferences, and engagement metrics to personalize your news feed.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies for website functionality, performance, and security.
• Feedback & Survey Data: Any feedback or survey responses you submit to help us improve our reporting and features.

2. Purpose & Legal Basis for Processing

We use your data to:

• Deliver and personalize newsletters, alerts, and premium reports.
• Manage your subscription, billing, and account settings.
• Improve our content and website functionality through analytics.
• Communicate updates, promotions, and editorial announcements.

Our processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract—your subscription) and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in enhancing user experience and content quality).

3. Data Sharing

We share your personal data only when necessary, with:

• Payment Providers: Secure processing of subscription fees.
• Hosting & IT Services: To maintain site performance and security.
• Analytics Partners: Aggregated, anonymized usage data for insights.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or valid legal request.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for our services, legal compliance, or until you request deletion. When no longer needed, data is securely erased or anonymized.

5. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have rights to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectify inaccuracies in your information.
• Erase your data under certain conditions.
• Restrict or object to data processing.
• Port your data to another provider.

To exercise any rights, please contact us at:

Star Biz Report
789 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K9, Canada
BN: 821-574-339
Email: contact@starbizreport.com

6. Data Security

We employ robust technical and organizational measures—encrypted storage, access controls, and regular audits—to protect your data. While no system is infallible, we strive for the highest security standards.

7. Supervisory Authority

You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.