Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 17, 2026

GODSTARY ("we", "us", "our", or "Service") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information from Google Sign-In

When you sign in with your Google account, we receive the following information:

Display name
Email address
Profile photo URL
Google UID (unique identifier)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Device information (operating system, screen resolution, etc.)
Referring URL and exit pages
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Anonymous visitor ID (stored in localStorage for analytics)

1.3 Information You Provide

Nickname (required on first sign-in, publicly displayed)
Script listings on the Marketplace (name, description, backtest stats, etc.)
TradingView username (when requesting script invites)
Private inquiry messages sent to script sellers
Service preferences and settings (theme, layout, indicator configuration)
Contact form submissions (name, email, message)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain the Service
To authenticate users and manage accounts
To save and sync your preferences across devices
To facilitate the Script Marketplace (listings, invite requests, inquiries)
To improve the Service and develop new features
To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
To display advertisements through Google AdSense
To monitor usage patterns and generate aggregate analytics
To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats

3. Advertising & Cookies

This Service uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (authentication, preferences).
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Service.
Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. Google uses the DART cookie to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

3.2 Managing Cookies

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
You may manage third-party advertising cookies at aboutads.info or Network Advertising Initiative.
You can configure your browser to reject all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. Note that some features of the Service may not function properly without cookies.

4. Third-Party Services

This Service integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Firebase (Google) — Authentication, real-time database, and analytics. Firebase Privacy
Google AdSense — Advertising and ad personalization. Google Privacy Policy
TradingView — Chart widgets and market data display. TradingView Privacy
CryptoCompare — Cryptocurrency news feed data.
Cryptocurrency Exchanges (Binance, Bybit, OKX, HTX) — Market data via public APIs (no personal data shared).

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored in Google Firebase, which provides enterprise-grade security including encryption in transit and at rest. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

Account data is retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
Marketplace listings and associated data are retained until removed by the seller or upon account deletion.
Anonymous analytics data (page views, visitor counts) is retained for up to 12 months.
Data required by law is retained for the legally mandated period.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal data.
Objection: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at byeolgas615@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the following additional provisions apply:

Legal Basis: We process your personal data based on: (a) your consent (e.g., cookies, advertising), (b) contractual necessity (e.g., account management), and (c) legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement, security).
Data Transfers: Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA, including the United States and South Korea. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
Data Protection Officer: For GDPR-related inquiries, contact us at byeolgas615@gmail.com.

9. California Users (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights:

Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of the "sale" of your personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but targeted advertising may constitute a "sale" under CCPA.
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at byeolgas615@gmail.com.

10. Children's Privacy

This Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at byeolgas615@gmail.com and we will promptly delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States (where Google services are headquartered) and South Korea (where GODSTARY is operated). These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the Service. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: byeolgas615@gmail.com
Website: godstary.com
Contact Page: godstary.com/contact.html