PRIVACY POLICY

This policy explains how Starburst and the website starburst-online.org use cookies and similar tracking technologies. The purpose of this document is to provide you with full transparency about which technologies are used when you visit our websites, why they are used, and how you can exercise control over them.

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded and stored on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you open a website. These files enable the website to recognize your device on future visits. At starburst-online.org, we primarily use cookies to ensure that the platform functions as intended, to maintain security during your session, and to collect aggregated data that helps us optimize the user experience. Without certain cookies, many of the platform's core functions would not be able to deliver a smooth service.

We structure our use of cookies into several different categories, based on their function and purpose.

Strictly necessary cookies

These are cookies that are absolutely essential for the website to function in a proper and secure manner. They enable basic functions such as site navigation, logging into your user account, and protection against fraud. Since these are necessary for operation, they typically cannot be deactivated in our systems.

Performance and analytics cookies

To understand how our visitors interact with starburst-online.org, we use performance cookies. These files collect information about which pages are visited most frequently, how long users spend on different sections, and if error messages occur. All data collected through these cookies is anonymized and used solely to improve the website's technical performance.

Functionality cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember choices you have made previously, such as preferred language, your geographical region, or changes you have made to font size and layout. The purpose is to offer a more personalized experience, so you don't have to enter the same preferences every time you log in.

Targeted cookies

To the extent relevant for our services, we may periodically use targeted cookies. These can be set through our website by our selected marketing partners to build a profile of your interests. If such cookies are used, it primarily happens to show you relevant information or campaigns for Starburst on other websites, and only if you have given explicit consent to this.

When you visit starburst-online.org for the first time, you will be presented with a banner where you can consent to our use of cookies. You are free to accept all, reject those that are not strictly necessary, or customize your choices. Your preferences are saved, but you can change your mind and withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting the settings in our cookie module at the bottom of the website.

In addition to our internal tools, you can also manage and delete cookies directly through your browser. Most modern browsers allow you to block third-party cookies, require you to be asked every time a cookie tries to be stored, or delete all cookies when you close the window. The procedure for this varies between different browsers (such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge), and you can find specific instructions in the help section of your respective browser.

Certain functions on our platform may be provided by external service providers. This may include tools for customer support, security verification, or analytical platforms. These third parties may place their own cookies on your device when you use starburst-online.org. We require our partners to act in accordance with applicable regulations, but we note that we do not have direct control over third-party cookies.

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our technological infrastructure, new business needs, or updates in legislation. The last updated date will always be visible in the document. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about our practices.