Privacy Policy

Effective as of: 30 January 2026

Important Privacy Information

BreakStar (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you visit breakstar.live (the “Website”) or use our services (the “Service”). We automatically collect information from your device, including: IP address, device type and model, operating system, browser, language settings, time zone, Internet service provider, mobile carrier, hardware identifiers, and usage data. This data is necessary to operate the Service, analyze usage, and display advertisements. We also use third-party services for analytics, advertising, marketing, and technical support. These may include: Google (AdSense & Analytics), Facebook (Meta), Outbrain, SendPulse, Tableau, PubMatic, Media.net, Criteo, Elasticsearch, and Sentry. Some of your data may be stored or processed on their servers. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at info@breakstar.live.

1. Definitions

• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679
• EEA: European Economic Area (including EU, EFTA states, and the UK)
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended
• Personal Data: Any information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably identify an individual
• Process: Collection, storage, use, or disclosure of personal data

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is: BreakStar Website: https://breakstar.live Email: info@breakstar.live

3. Categories of Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide

• Email address if you subscribe to newsletters or contact us directly.

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

• Device information: type, model, operating system, browser, and settings
• IP address and approximate location
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent, clicks, and features used
• Referring URLs and apps
• Cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies

3.3 Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help us provide a better user experience, analyze traffic, and display advertisements. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser or through our consent banner, if available.

4. Purposes of Data Processing

We may process personal data to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Analyze usage, improve website performance, and test features
• Serve personalized advertisements using Google AdSense, Facebook, Outbrain, and other advertising partners, where applicable
• Send newsletters or respond to inquiries
• Prevent fraud and enforce legal rights

5. Third-Party Services

We may share data with third-party service providers when they are used on our Website. These may include:

• Google – AdSense, Analytics, and Tag Manager (Privacy Policy)
• Facebook / Meta – Advertising and plugin tracking (Privacy Policy)
• Outbrain – Content recommendations and analytics (Privacy Policy)
• SendPulse – Email campaigns (Privacy Policy)
• Tableau – Data visualization and analytics (Privacy Information)
• PubMatic, Media.net, and Criteo – Advertising, measurement, and personalization
• Elasticsearch and Sentry – Search functionality, error logging, and analytics, where applicable

These providers may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies. The third parties actually used on the Website may change over time.

6. Advertising and Tracking

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for advertising and analytics. Personalized advertisements may be delivered based on your browsing activity and interests, subject to applicable law and your consent where required. To manage interest-based advertising preferences, you can visit:

• Google Ads: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
• Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
• Facebook / Meta: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
• Outbrain and other partners: Consult their respective privacy policies for available opt-out options.

Disabling personalized advertising does not necessarily mean you will stop seeing advertisements.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request data portability, where applicable
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@breakstar.live.

8. Children

Our Website is not intended for individuals under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can review and take appropriate action.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, depending on the service providers we use. Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other recognized transfer mechanisms, will be used.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, contact us at: BreakStar Website: https://breakstar.live Email: info@breakstar.live