Privacy Policy
StarlightPaws – Cat Supplies & Accessories
StarlightPaws – www.starlightpaws.com
Last updated: February 2026
At StarlightPaws, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit www.starlightpaws.com.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
1. Who We Are
StarlightPaws is an affiliate website dedicated to cat supplies. We do not sell or ship any products directly. We operate affiliate links that direct visitors to third-party retailers.
Company name: StarlightPaws
Address: 17A Forest Park Road, Dundee, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 7878 036278
Email: hello@starlightpaws.com
Website: www.starlightpaws.com
For the purposes of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, StarlightPaws is the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Usage and technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other diagnostic data collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
Contact data: Your name and email address if you voluntarily submit a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
Cookie data: Preferences and browsing behaviour tracked via cookies (see Section 7 for full details).
We do not collect payment information, order details, or financial data of any kind, as all purchases are made directly through third-party retailers.
3. How We Collect Your Data
Directly from you: When you fill in a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or get in touch by email or phone.
Automatically: When you browse our website, we automatically collect technical and usage data via cookies, analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), and server logs.
From third parties: We may receive aggregated or anonymised data from affiliate networks and advertising partners regarding clicks and traffic originating from our site.
4. Why We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To operate and improve our website: Analysing traffic and user behaviour to enhance content and user experience.
To communicate with you: Responding to enquiries submitted via our contact form.
To send newsletters (with your consent): If you have subscribed, we will send you updates, cat-related content, and product recommendations. You can unsubscribe at any time.
To manage affiliate links: Tracking clicks through affiliate links for commission purposes. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
To comply with legal obligations: We may retain or disclose data as required by applicable law.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:
Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Legitimate interests: For website analytics, security, and improving our service, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Legal obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
Contact enquiries: Up to 2 years from the date of your last contact with us.
Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Website analytics data: Retained in aggregated or anonymised form for up to 26 months (standard Google Analytics retention).
Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to gather analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.
Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymised information about how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics). These are only placed with your consent.
Affiliate tracking cookies: Placed by affiliate networks (such as Amazon Associates) when you click on an affiliate link to track commission. These are subject to the third-party retailer's own cookie policy.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
8. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosure
Our website contains affiliate links to third-party retailer websites. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Once you leave our website by clicking an affiliate link, you are subject to that third party's own privacy policy and terms. StarlightPaws is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.
We may share anonymised traffic and click data with affiliate networks (such as Amazon Associates or similar programmes) as part of normal affiliate tracking. No personally identifiable information is shared with these networks without your consent.
9. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. We may share your data with:
Analytics providers: Such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how our website is used. Data is anonymised or pseudonymised where possible.
Email marketing platforms: Such as Mailchimp or similar, to manage newsletter subscriptions if applicable. These providers are GDPR-compliant.
Legal authorities: If required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
All third-party providers we use are contractually required to process your data only as instructed by us and in compliance with applicable data protection law.
10. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) may process data outside of the United Kingdom or European Economic Area. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the relevant authorities, in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
11. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to restrict processing: You may ask us to limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@starlightpaws.com. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk if you believe your data is being mishandled.
12. Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at hello@starlightpaws.com and we will promptly delete it.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Company: StarlightPaws
Address: 17A Forest Park Road, Dundee, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 7878 036278
Email: hello@starlightpaws.com
Website: www.starlightpaws.com
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales and complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.