EMMA STARA DBA Emma Stara
PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF SERVICE
Last updated: January 1st 2026
This Privacy Policy & SMS Terms document explains how personal information is collected, used, protected, and disclosed when you visit or interact with www.emmastara.com (the “Website”) or communicate with us, including via text messaging.
1. Who We Are
This Website is operated by Emma Stara (“we”, “us”, or “our”), based in Ontario, Canada.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:
Email: info@emmastara.com
2. Applicable Privacy Laws
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly. Our practices are designed to comply with:
- Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Applicable provincial privacy laws
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors located in the European Union
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Information submitted through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, registrations, or service inquiries
b) Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
- Operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on the Website, referring URLs
c) Communication Information
- Records of communications with us, including emails or text messages where applicable
4. How We Use Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and provide requested services
- To operate, maintain, and improve our Website
- To deliver content, resources, or communications you have opted in to receive
- To analyze Website usage and improve user experience
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Information Sharing (Mobile & SMS Compliance)
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
In addition to the above, we may share limited personal information with trusted service providers who support our operations, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email and communication platforms
- Analytics providers
These providers may only access information necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect it appropriately.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including:
- Secure hosting environments
- HTTPS and SSL encryption
- Restricted access to systems and data
- Password-protected files and accounts
While no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, we take data protection seriously and work to reduce risk.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand how visitors use the Website
- Improve functionality and performance
- Analyze traffic and usage trends
We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics and tracking tools associated with platforms like Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram. These tools collect information in an aggregated and non-identifying manner.
You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.
8. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or communications, you will only receive emails if you have provided affirmative consent. Each email includes an unsubscribe option, allowing you to withdraw consent at any time.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Be informed about how your personal information is collected and used
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion or restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
Requests may be submitted by contacting us at the email listed above.
10. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, it will be deleted.
11. External Websites
Our Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. SMS Terms of Service
Emma Stara DBA Emma Stara – SMS Terms
Program Description:
We may send informational messages such as appointment confirmations, service updates, or responses to inquiries to individuals who have opted in to receive SMS communications.
Cancellations & Opt-Out:
You can cancel the SMS service at any time by texting “STOP” to the phone number used for messaging. After you send “STOP”, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS messages from us. You may opt in again at any time by following the original sign-up process.
Help & Support:
For assistance, reply “HELP” to any message or contact us at info@emmastara.com.
Carrier Liability:
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Message Frequency & Cost:
Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Please contact your wireless provider for details about your mobile plan.
Privacy:
For information about how we handle personal information, please review this Privacy Policy.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy & SMS Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or SMS Terms, please contact us at info@emmastara.com