Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 19, 2026
Privacy Policy
Welcome to stellarum.top (the “Website”), a blog dedicated to publishing articles about online forums, community discussions, and digital conversation spaces. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data when you visit or interact with our blog.
This policy covers: contact forms, comments, cookies, analytics, and third-party advertising (including Google AdSense and similar ad networks). stellarum.top is not an online store — we do not sell products, process payments, or ask for payment card details. There is no account registration or shopping cart functionality on this site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Contact form: When you use the contact form on stellarum.top, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not store this data for marketing purposes.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name (or display name), email address, and the comment text. Your name and comment are visible to other visitors. Your email address is kept private and used only for moderation or follow-up notifications (if you opt in).
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit stellarum.top, certain technical data is automatically collected via cookies and similar technologies:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website (if you arrived via a link)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- IP address (anonymized or truncated where possible)
- Device identifiers (e.g., mobile advertising ID)
This data helps us understand how readers use our blog and improve the content experience.
2. Cookies
stellarum.top uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use the following categories:
2.1 Essential / Functional Cookies
These are necessary for the basic operation of the blog — for example, to remember your comment preferences or to maintain session security. No personal advertising data is collected through these cookies.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar) to understand traffic patterns, popular articles, and reader demographics. These cookies collect anonymized or aggregated data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
2.3 Advertising Cookies (Third-Party)
stellarum.top may display advertisements provided by third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense and other programmatic advertising partners. These ad networks use cookies and device identifiers to:
- Deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests (personalized ads)
- Limit the number of times you see the same ad
- Measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns
- Report aggregate ad performance statistics
These cookies are placed by the ad network, not by stellarum.top directly. The information collected may include your IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing behavior across different websites.
• You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• For broader control over interest-based ads from participating networks, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page (aboutads.info) or the Your Online Choices site.
• You may also manage cookie preferences directly in your browser settings (see Section 6 below).
3. Third-Party Advertising & Ad Networks
We may partner with Google AdSense and other ad networks to display advertisements on stellarum.top. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about your visits across different websites to provide relevant ads.
Please note: If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or other regions with similar privacy laws, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies (including advertising cookies). You can withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings.
We do not control the data practices of these third-party ad networks. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly:
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for the following purposes:
- To respond to messages submitted via the contact form
- To manage and display comments on blog articles
- To analyze blog traffic and improve content quality
- To display advertisements (including personalized ads, where you have consented or where permitted by law)
- To comply with legal obligations or enforce our policies
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes. We do not use your data for credit checks, payment processing, or any e-commerce activity.
5. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and comments for as long as they remain relevant or until you request deletion. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form for up to 26 months. Advertising cookie data is managed by the respective ad networks according to their own retention policies.
You may request deletion of your comment or contact form data by emailing [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including analytics and advertising.
- Withdraw consent: If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will verify your identity and respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, but this may affect the functionality of certain features on stellarum.top and other websites. For instructions, visit your browser’s help page:
7. Third-Party Links
Our blog articles may contain links to external websites (including forum platforms, social media, or other resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
stellarum.top is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete that information.