Who We Are
Our website address is: https://bluestarelectro.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any personal information gathered from visitors and users of our site.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

We collect different types of information to provide, operate, and improve our services, including:

  • Cookies: We use cookies to store information such as login credentials, shopping cart data, and user display preferences. This helps enhance user experience by enabling quick logins, remembering settings, and maintaining your shopping cart between visits.
  • Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent, to help detect spam.
  • Media Uploads: If you upload images to the site (e.g., product reviews), we recommend avoiding images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as other visitors can download and extract that information.

Detailed Information on Collected Data

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form and the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection. An anonymized string generated from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to see if you’re using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy. After approval, your profile picture will be visible to the public alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to our site, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location information from images.

Cookies

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
  • Login Cookies: When you log in, we use cookies to manage session authentication and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days. If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks. These cookies are removed when you log out.
  • Content Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie is stored indicating the post ID of the edited article. It expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, product info, or social media). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly. They may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content, especially if you’re logged into those platforms.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information as needed for:

  • Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
  • Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
  • Payment Processing: Personal data may be shared securely with third-party payment gateways (e.g., mobile money or card processors) to complete your transactions.

How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely to allow automatic approval of future comments.
For registered users, we store the personal information in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal info at any time (except the username). Website administrators can also view and manage this data.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold. You can also request that we erase your personal data, excluding data required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to prevent abuse and improve platform safety.

Security Measures

We use industry-standard security practices to safeguard your personal data, including secure servers, encryption, and regular system audits to prevent unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal obligations. Any major updates will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review the policy regularly.