Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Purple Star Astrology ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website at purplestarchart.com ("Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information: Name, email address, and password when you register. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google.
• Birth data: Name, date of birth, time of birth, and gender that you enter to generate astrology charts.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and general interaction patterns to improve the Service.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, and screen resolution for compatibility purposes.

2.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect payment card numbers or financial account details. All payment processing is handled by Stripe, who collects payment information directly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Generate and store your astrology birth charts
• Provide AI-powered chart interpretations and readings
• Manage your account and purchase history
• Communicate with you about your account or purchases
• Improve and maintain the Service
• Prevent fraud and abuse

4. Third-Party Services

We share limited data with the following third-party services:

• Stripe (stripe.com) — Our payment processor. Stripe receives your payment details to process transactions and issue receipts. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment data.
• Google OAuth — If you sign in with Google, we receive basic profile information (name, email, avatar) from Google. We do not access your Google contacts, calendar, or other data.
• AI Service Provider (OpenRouter/Anthropic) — Your chart data (star positions, palace configurations) is sent to AI models to generate readings. Birth data is anonymized before processing; your name and email are not sent to the AI provider.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and access controls.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data and charts for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., transaction records for accounting).

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@purplestarchart.com.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies and local storage to maintain your login session and preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies. Stripe may use cookies for payment processing on their checkout page.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: support@purplestarchart.com