Privacy Policy
Welcome to StarsCake.com (“StarsCake”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and protected when users visit and interact with our website.
By using StarsCake.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
StarsCake.com is operated by SHARK UNITED LLC, a U.S.-registered digital publishing company focused on baking, dessert recipes, and food-related educational content.
Website: https://www.starscake.com
Primary audience: United States
Content language: English
For any privacy-related questions, users may contact us at:
Email: contact@starscake.com
Information We Collect
We may collect information in several ways.
Information Provided Voluntarily
Users may voluntarily provide information through:
- Contact forms
- Email communications
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Comments or feedback submissions
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
- Other voluntarily submitted information
Ask the Chef Feature
StarsCake may provide interactive recipe assistance features, such as “Ask the Chef,” allowing users to submit cooking or baking-related questions.
When users interact with this feature, we may process information voluntarily submitted through the form, including:
- Recipe questions
- Ingredient-related questions
- Cooking or baking preferences
- Message content
- Email address, if requested or provided
This information is used only to generate helpful responses, improve the user experience, prevent abuse, and maintain website functionality.
Users should not submit sensitive personal information, medical information, or confidential data through this feature.
Responses generated through interactive tools are provided for general informational purposes only and should not replace professional dietary, nutritional, medical, or safety advice.
Automatically Collected Information
When users visit StarsCake.com, certain technical and analytical information may automatically be collected, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Session duration
- Click behavior
- General geographic region
- Cookie and analytics data
This information helps improve website functionality, performance, and user experience.
Advertising Partners
StarsCake may work with third-party advertising companies and monetization partners to display advertisements on the website.
These companies may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect non-personally identifiable information regarding visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertising.
Advertising technologies may include:
Programmatic advertising platforms
Google advertising services
Header bidding technologies
Demand partners
Analytics providers
Affiliate Disclosure
Some pages on StarsCake may contain affiliate links.
This means we may earn a commission if users purchase products or services through certain links, at no additional cost to the user.
Affiliate partnerships help support the operation and maintenance of the website.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services including:
- Analytics providers
- Advertising platforms
- Email service providers
- Social media integrations
- Performance monitoring tools
- Affiliate networks
- AI or automation providers used to support interactive recipe assistance features
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of external websites or third-party services.
Users should review the privacy policies of those third parties separately.
AI-Assisted Editorial Tools
To support editorial workflows and publishing efficiency, StarsCake may use AI-assisted technologies for:
- Content structuring
- Formatting assistance
- Grammar improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Research assistance
- StarsCake may also use AI-assisted technologies to help generate responses for interactive tools such as “Ask the Chef,” based on user-submitted questions.
However, all published content is reviewed, edited, and validated prior to publication.
We remain committed to publishing original, user-focused, and helpful content.
Data Retention
- We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for:
- Operational purposes
- Security monitoring
- Legal compliance
- Analytics and reporting
- Website maintenance
- Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information collected.
Data Protection & Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to help protect user information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Misuse
- Disclosure
- Alteration
- Destruction
However, no online platform or internet transmission method can guarantee absolute security.
GDPR Privacy Rights (European Economic Area)
Users located within the European Economic Area (EEA) may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- The right to access personal data
- The right to correct inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to object to certain processing activities
- The right to data portability
Users wishing to exercise GDPR-related rights may contact us at:
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
- The right to know what personal information may be collected
- The right to request deletion of personal information
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to opt out of certain data-sharing activities
Requests may be submitted via:
Children’s Privacy
StarsCake is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided personal information, please contact us so appropriate action can be taken.
International Data Transfers
Because StarsCake may use third-party services operating internationally, information may be processed or stored outside the user’s country of residence.
By using the website, users acknowledge that information may be transferred internationally where permitted by law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
- Legal changes
- Operational updates
- Advertising technology changes
- Website improvements
Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or privacy-related requests, users may contact:
StarsCake Editorial Team
Email: contact@starscake.com
Website: https://www.starscake.com
Last updated: May 11, 2026