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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

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This Privacy Policy explains how Shenzhen Gaocheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.
(深圳市高珵信息科技有限公司), operating the brand and platform StarNovels ("we", "us", or "our"), collects, uses, shares, and protects information in connection with our web novel platform (szgaocheng.cn) and online digital reading services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly to us when creating a web account, subscribing to story chapters, or contacting customer support:

• Account Information: Email address, username, password, and social login identifiers (such as Meta/Facebook Login or Google Sign-In).
• Transaction Data: Web subscription records and digital coin purchases handled securely via certified web payment gateways.
• Usage Information: Reading history, web bookmarks, reading duration, preferences, IP address, browser type, and device identifiers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following business purposes:

• To provide, personalize, and improve our digital web novel reading platform.
• To process web orders and deliver unlocked digital novel chapters.
• To verify enterprise authentications and comply with advertising platform policies (including Meta Business Manager compliance).
• To prevent fraudulent transactions, spam, and copyright infringements.

3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted service providers strictly necessary to operate our web platform, such as cloud hosting providers, web analytics, and payment processors.

4. Data Security & Storage

We implement industry-standard encryption protocols (SSL/TLS) to safeguard your web browsing and account data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (such as GDPR or CCPA) to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You can exercise these rights at any time by contacting our privacy team.

6. Corporate Contact Information

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: