COOKIE POLICY

Star Products SRL (trading as Starmaster Marketing)

Last Updated: February 14, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how Star Products SRL, trading as Starmaster Marketing (“we,” “us,” or “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.starmastermarketing.com.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites: - Remember your preferences - Understand how you use the site - Improve your experience - Deliver personalized content and advertising

Types of Cookies by Duration: - Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser - Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

Types of Cookies by Source: - First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly - Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, advertising, etc.)

3. WHY WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies to: - Ensure our website functions properly - Remember your preferences and settings - Understand how visitors use our website - Improve website performance and user experience - Deliver relevant content and advertising - Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns - Comply with legal requirements

4. COOKIES WE USE

4.1 STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES

Purpose: Essential for website functionality. Cannot be disabled without breaking core features.

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (website functionality)

Consent Required: No (exempt under GDPR/ePrivacy)

Cookie NameProviderDurationPurpose

cookie_consentStarmaster Marketing1 yearStores your cookie preferences

session_idStarmaster MarketingSessionMaintains your session state

CSRF_tokenStarmaster MarketingSessionSecurity token to prevent cross-site attacks

load_balancerHosting ProviderSessionDistributes traffic across servers

4.2 FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES

Purpose: Remember your preferences and choices for a better experience.

Legal Basis: Consent

Consent Required: Yes

Cookie NameProviderDurationPurpose

language_prefStarmaster Marketing6 monthsRemembers language selection

theme_modeStarmaster Marketing6 monthsRemembers dark/light mode preference

form_dataStarmaster Marketing30 daysSaves form progress to prevent data loss

4.3 ANALYTICS COOKIES

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Legal Basis: Consent

Consent Required: Yes

Cookie NameProviderDurationPurpose

_gaGoogle Analytics2 yearsDistinguishes unique users

_gidGoogle Analytics24 hoursDistinguishes unique users

_gatGoogle Analytics1 minuteThrottles request rate

gaGoogle Analytics 42 yearsPersists session state

Data Collected: - Pages visited - Time on site - Navigation paths - Geographic location (country/city level) - Browser and device type - Referring websites

Third-Party Privacy: - Google Analytics Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy - We use IP anonymization to protect your privacy - We do not share personal identifiers with Google

4.4 MARKETING/ADVERTISING COOKIES

Purpose: Deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.

Legal Basis: Consent

Consent Required: Yes

Cookie NameProviderDurationPurpose

_fbpFacebook Pixel3 monthsTracks conversions and retargeting

frFacebook3 monthsDelivers and measures ads

IDEGoogle DoubleClick1 yearServes targeted advertising

test_cookieGoogle DoubleClick15 minutesChecks if browser accepts cookies

ads/ga-audiencesGoogle AdWordsSessionRemarketing and conversion tracking

Data Collected: - Pages viewed - Products/services viewed - Links clicked - Conversions (form submissions, purchases) - Ad interactions

Third-Party Privacy: - Facebook Pixel: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation - Google Ads: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.5 SOCIAL MEDIA COOKIES

Purpose: Enable social sharing and track social engagement.

Legal Basis: Consent

Consent Required: Yes

Cookie NameProviderDurationPurpose

LinkedIn cookiesLinkedInVariesSocial sharing and analytics

Twitter cookiesTwitter/XVariesSocial sharing and analytics

Facebook cookiesFacebookVariesSocial sharing features

5. OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

5.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small transparent images embedded in emails and webpages to: - Track email opens - Monitor page views - Measure campaign effectiveness

5.2 Local Storage

Browser storage technology that: - Stores larger amounts of data than cookies - Doesn’t expire automatically - Used for website functionality and preferences

5.3 Server Logs

Our servers automatically collect: - IP addresses - Browser types - Access times - Pages requested - Referring URLs

This data is used for security, troubleshooting, and analytics.

6. LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES

We use cookies based on:

Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): - For non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, social media) - Obtained through our cookie consent banner - Can be withdrawn at any time

Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): - For strictly necessary cookies - Required for website functionality and security - Cannot be disabled without affecting core features

7. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES

You have control over cookies. You can:

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner where you can: - Accept all cookies - Reject non-essential cookies - Customize your preferences by category - Change your mind at any time

To Update Your Preferences: - Click “Cookie Settings” in the website footer - Or clear your cookies and revisit the site to see the banner again

7.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Mobile Browsers: Check your mobile browser’s settings menu for cookie options

7.3 Third-Party Opt-Outs

Google Analytics Opt-Out: - Install Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on - Download: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Advertising Opt-Outs: - European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): www.youronlinechoices.eu - Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): www.networkadvertising.org/choices - Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): www.aboutads.info/choices

Social Media: - Facebook: Account Settings → Ads - LinkedIn: Account Settings → Privacy → Advertising Data - Twitter/X: Settings → Privacy and Safety → Ads Preferences

7.4 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, so our website does not respond to them. However, you can still manage cookies through the methods above.

8. CONSEQUENCES OF DISABLING COOKIES

If you disable cookies, certain website features may not work properly:

Essential Cookies Disabled: - Cannot maintain logged-in sessions - Forms may not submit properly - Website security may be compromised - Some pages may not load correctly

Functionality Cookies Disabled: - Preferences won’t be saved - You’ll need to reset language/settings each visit - Form progress may be lost

Analytics Cookies Disabled: - No impact on your experience - We cannot improve the site based on usage data

Marketing Cookies Disabled: - You’ll still see ads, but they won’t be personalized - No impact on website functionality

9. COOKIES AND PERSONAL DATA

Some cookies may contain personal data or be linked to personal identifiers:

How We Protect Cookie Data: - Encrypted transmission (SSL/TLS) - Secure storage practices - Limited data retention periods - No sharing of personal identifiers without consent - Anonymization where possible (e.g., Google Analytics IP anonymization)

Your Rights: Under GDPR, you have rights over data collected via cookies: - Right to access - Right to deletion - Right to object - Right to withdraw consent

See our Privacy Policy for how to exercise these rights.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some cookies set by third parties may transfer data outside the EEA:

Safeguards: - Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) - EU-US Data Privacy Framework (where applicable) - Adequacy decisions - Your explicit consent

Countries: - United States (Google, Facebook, LinkedIn) - Other countries where service providers operate

11. DATA RETENTION

Cookie TypeRetention Period

Session cookiesUntil browser closes

Functionality cookiesUp to 6 months

Analytics cookiesUp to 2 years (Google Analytics)

Marketing cookiesUp to 1 year

Cookie consent record1 year

After expiration, cookies are automatically deleted or must be renewed with your consent.

12. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect: - New cookies or technologies - Changes in legal requirements - Service provider changes - User feedback

How We Notify You: - Updated “Last Updated” date - Notice on website for significant changes - Cookie consent banner refresh for material changes

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, contact us immediately.

14. SPECIFIC COOKIE SCENARIOS

14.1 Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form: - Functional cookies may save form progress - Analytics cookies may track form submission - No marketing cookies are set without consent

14.2 Newsletter Signup

When you subscribe to our newsletter: - We set a cookie to confirm subscription - Marketing cookies may track the conversion - You can unsubscribe anytime via email links

14.3 Service Order Forms

When you order services: - Essential cookies maintain your session - Analytics track the conversion funnel - We do not share order data with advertisers

14.4 Video Embeds

If we embed videos (YouTube, Vimeo): - Third-party cookies may be set - We use privacy-enhanced mode where available - Cookie consent is required before loading

15. QUESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS

15.1 Contact Us

For questions about cookies:

Email: starproducts.office@gmail.com Website: www.starmastermarketing.com Address: Str. Bratislava 18 Ap. B10, Constanta, Romania

15.2 File a Complaint

If you’re unhappy with how we use cookies, you can complain to:

Romanian Supervisory Authority: - ANSPDCP (Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal) - Website: www.dataprotection.ro - Email: anspdcp@dataprotection.ro - Address: B-dul G-ral. Gheorghe Magheru nr. 28-30, Sector 1, București

Or your local EU data protection authority.

16. COOKIE TABLE SUMMARY

CategoryExamplesConsent Required?Can Disable?

Strictly NecessarySession, security, load balancingNoNo (breaks site)

FunctionalityLanguage, theme, preferencesYesYes (some features lost)

AnalyticsGoogle AnalyticsYesYes (no user impact)

MarketingFacebook Pixel, Google AdsYesYes (non-personalized ads)

Social MediaLinkedIn, Twitter, FacebookYesYes (sharing disabled)

17. COOKIE AUDIT LOG

We conduct regular cookie audits to ensure compliance: - Last Audit: 14-02-2026 - Next Scheduled Audit: 14-04-2026 - Audit Frequency: Quarterly

Changes identified in audits will be reflected in this policy.

APPENDIX: COOKIE DEFINITIONS

Cookie: Small text file stored on your device by a website.

First-Party Cookie: Set by the website you’re visiting.

Third-Party Cookie: Set by a domain other than the one you’re visiting.

Session Cookie: Temporary cookie deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookie: Remains on your device for a set period.

ePrivacy Directive: EU law regulating electronic communications and cookies (Directive 2002/58/EC).

GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation - EU law protecting personal data.

Consent: Freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous agreement.