Last updated: March 30, 2026

Star In A Star ("we", "us", "our") operates https://starinastar.com. This page describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website or purchase from our store.

Information We Collect

When you make a purchase

We collect the information needed to fulfill your order:

  • Name and email address
  • Shipping address
  • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe — we never see or store your full card number)

When you subscribe to our newsletter

We collect your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.

When you browse the site

We use Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) to understand how visitors use the site. This collects anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time on site, and general location. You can opt out using a browser extension or by disabling JavaScript.

How We Use Your Information

  • Order fulfillment — processing payments, calculating shipping rates (via Shippo), and delivering your purchase via USPS
  • Communication — order confirmations, shipping updates, and responding to your questions
  • Newsletter — sending astronomy content and product updates (only if you opt in)
  • Site improvement — understanding usage patterns to make the site better

Third-Party Services

We share information only with services necessary to operate the store:

  • Stripe — payment processing
  • Shippo — shipping label creation and rate calculation
  • USPS — package delivery
  • Mailgun — transactional and newsletter emails
  • Google Analytics — anonymous site usage analytics
  • Netlify — site hosting

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone.

Data Retention

Order records are retained as long as necessary for tax, legal, and customer service purposes. Newsletter subscribers are retained until they unsubscribe. Analytics data is anonymized and subject to Google's retention policies.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time via our contact form.

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request its deletion. To exercise these rights, contact us.

Cookies

We use cookies for Google Analytics and to maintain your shopping cart session. No advertising or tracking cookies are used beyond analytics.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us.