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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2020
1. Introduction
Welcome to StarNews, a platform that connects content creators with their fans across Africa. This Privacy Policy explains how SMS-VIDEO Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operating under the brand name StarNews Mobile, collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our website https://starnewsmobile.com/ (the “Site”) and related services.
We are committed to complying with global privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (USA)
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) (USA)
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) (South Africa, Nigeria, and other African countries)
Law No. 2013-450 on Personal Data Protection (Côte d’Ivoire)
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
Identification Data: Name, surname, email address, phone number.
Login Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, session duration.
Payment Information: Data necessary to process financial transactions.
Location Data: Geographic information based on your IP address or device settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used to:
Provide and improve our services.
Personalize your user experience.
Process transactions and manage your account.
Communicate with you regarding updates, special offers, or other service-related information.
Ensure the security and integrity of our platform.
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
Partners and service providers: To facilitate service delivery (mobile operators, payment platforms, hosting services).
Legal authorities: When required by law or in response to legal proceedings.
Third parties: With your explicit consent or when necessary to protect our rights and legitimate interests.
We do not sell personal information to third parties. However, in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to opt out of data sharing.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
Your personal information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Customer data is generally stored for up to 10 years after account closure, in compliance with international financial and regulatory laws.
7. Your Rights (Global Compliance)
Depending on your location, you have different rights concerning your personal data. These rights may include:
Under GDPR (European Union & UK)
Right of Access – Obtain a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification – Request corrections to your personal information.
Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how your data is processed.
Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a transferable format.
Right to Object – Object to data processing for marketing purposes.
Under CCPA (California, USA)
Right to Know – Request details about the data we collect.
Right to Delete – Ask for data deletion.
Right to Opt-Out – Prevent the sale of personal data.
Non-Discrimination – You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
Under African Data Protection Laws (Nigeria, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, etc.)
Right to Access – Request copies of your personal information.
Right to Correction – Ask for inaccurate data to be rectified.
Right to Object – Refuse data processing for direct marketing.
Right to Data Portability – Request data transfer.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it in compliance with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act – USA) and other applicable laws.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Contact Information
For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at:
SMS-VIDEO Inc.
1450 2nd Street, Suite 405
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Email: contact@starnewsmobile.com
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with the date of the last update. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
This Privacy Policy is compliant with global data protection laws, including GDPR (EU), CCPA (USA), PDPA (Africa), COPPA (USA), and Law No. 2013-450 (Côte d’Ivoire).
