Privacy Policy

Last updated: 4 May 2026

1. Who We Are

StarPicks is a private, invite-only social betting group operated in Victoria, Australia. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our service:

  • Payment information: Processed securely by Polar. We do not store your credit card or banking details.
  • Discord identifier: Used to grant access to private channels via Polar's benefit system.
  • Email address: Used for subscription confirmations and service-related communications.
  • Usage data: Anonymous analytics to improve our website and service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

  • Manage your subscription and billing
  • Grant and revoke access to private Discord channels
  • Send service-related notifications (billing, cancellations, updates)
  • Maintain the security and integrity of our platform

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. Payment processing is handled by Polar, which complies with PCI-DSS standards. Discord access is managed through Polar's secure benefit system.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your subscription is active. After cancellation, we retain minimal records for legal and accounting purposes for a period required by Australian law (typically 5–7 years), after which data is securely deleted.

6. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations)
  • Complain about a breach of your privacy

To exercise these rights, contact @777ec on Discord.

7. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses minimal cookies for basic functionality. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising pixels. Any analytics are anonymised.

8. Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party services:

  • Polar — Subscription billing and checkout
  • Discord — Community platform and benefit delivery
  • Vercel — Website hosting

Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via Discord or email.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact @777ec on Discord.