Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 4, 2025

STARS Adria is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (https://stars-adria.com/) or engage with our services. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Name, email address, phone number, and company details when you contact us, book a strategic call, or request services.
• Information provided during service engagements, such as financial or marketing data shared for audits or consulting.

1.2 Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifying information, including:

• Browser type, IP address, and device information collected automatically when you visit our website.
• Usage data, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and clicks, collected via cookies or analytics tools.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site performance, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services, such as conducting media audits, managing pitches, or delivering training.
• Respond to inquiries, schedule calls, and communicate with you about our services.
• Analyze website usage and optimize our online presence.
• Comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party providers (e.g., analytics tools, hosting services) to support our operations. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not permitted to use your data for other purposes.

3.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of STARS Adria, our clients, or the public.

3.3 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a successor entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:

• Contact information is retained until you request deletion or it is no longer needed for service delivery.
• Usage data is retained for analytics purposes for up to 24 months.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Objection: Object to certain uses of your data, such as marketing communications.
• Portability: Request a transferable copy of your data.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@stars-adria.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

7. International Data Transfers

As a regional arm of STARS, operating in Southeast Europe, your data may be processed in Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, or other countries where our offices or service providers are located. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. STARS Adria is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Media auditing & consulting, revidiranje in svetovanje, d.o.o.
Zlatek 11A, 1000 Ljubljana
VAT number: SI25219294

You can contact us here: https://stars-adria.com/contact/

Your privacy matters to us. Thank you for trusting STARS Adria with your information.