Effective Date: March 5, 2025
1. Who We Are
Stark MF
Website: https://starkmf.com
Country of Registration: United States
Email: info@starkmf.com
Stark MF operates this website and is the data controller responsible for the collection and processing of personal information described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you use our contact forms or communicate with us, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Message content
- Any other information you voluntarily submit
We collect this information solely to respond to inquiries, provide services, and communicate with you.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visit
- Referring URL
This data is used for security monitoring, analytics, and website optimization.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (International Visitors)
If you are visiting from outside the United States, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Legitimate business interests
- Contractual necessity
- Compliance with legal obligations
4. Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form:
- Your data is transmitted securely.
- It is used solely for responding to your request.
- We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes.
- Messages may be retained for administrative and record-keeping purposes.
5. Google reCAPTCHA
This site is protected by Google reCAPTCHA v3.
reCAPTCHA analyzes visitor behavior to prevent spam and abuse. This may include the collection of:
- IP address
- Mouse movements
- Interaction patterns
- Device and browser data
Google may process this data in accordance with:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms
By using this website, you acknowledge that reCAPTCHA protection is active.
6. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure proper website functionality
- Improve performance and user experience
- Analyze traffic
- Maintain login sessions (if applicable)
Types of cookies may include:
- Essential cookies
- Functional cookies
- Analytics cookies
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
7. Analytics and Tracking Technologies
We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to monitor website performance and user interaction.
These services may collect anonymized information including:
- IP address (possibly truncated)
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
This data helps improve user experience and optimize content.
8. Embedded Content
Pages on this website may include embedded content (videos, images, articles).
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
9. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal information.
We may share data with:
- Hosting providers
- Email service providers
- Security providers
- Spam detection services
- Analytics providers
All third-party providers are required to implement appropriate data protection measures.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Maintain business records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud or abuse
After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
11. Your Rights (Including California Residents – CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we collect
- Request deletion of personal information
- Request disclosure of categories of information collected
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise your rights, contact: info@starkmf.com
We may verify your identity before processing your request.
12. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, it will be deleted promptly.
13. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data from:
- Unauthorized access
- Disclosure
- Alteration
- Destruction
However, no online transmission is completely secure.
14. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing this website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
By using this website, you consent to such transfer.
15. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.