Overview
StarPatch (https://starpatch.org) is a fan-made Honkai: Star Rail guide site. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. We are not affiliated with HoYoverse or miHoYo.
Questions? Email privacy@starpatch.org.
Information We Collect
We collect very little personal information. Most site features work without an account.
- Favorites (localStorage): If you save favorite characters, those choices are stored in your browser's local storage on your device. We do not receive or store this data on our servers.
- Cookie consent preference (localStorage): We store whether you accepted or declined optional advertising cookies so the banner does not reappear on every visit.
- Server logs: Our hosting provider (Cloudflare) may automatically log standard request data such as IP address, browser type, referring page, and timestamps for security and performance. We do not use this data to identify individual visitors.
We do not operate user accounts, collect payment information, or ask for your name or address.
Cookies and Advertising
When Google AdSense is enabled, we may show ads served by Google. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites.
- Essential storage: Favorites and consent preferences use browser storage and are not used for cross-site tracking.
- Advertising cookies: Loaded only if you click Accept on our cookie banner. If you click Decline, we do not load the AdSense script or advertising cookies.
You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings and aboutads.info. You can also clear site data in your browser settings at any time.
How We Use Information
We use the limited data described above to:
- Provide site features (favorites, search, guides)
- Remember your cookie consent choice
- Display advertising when you have consented and AdSense is enabled
- Maintain site security and reliability through our hosting provider
We do not sell your personal information.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third parties that may process data when you visit StarPatch:
- Google AdSense — ad delivery and measurement when enabled and consented. See Google's Privacy Policy and How Google uses cookies in advertising.
- Cloudflare — hosting, CDN, and security. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
- HoYoverse / community asset mirrors — character and world artwork is downloaded at build time from official HoYoverse content APIs and community-maintained asset repositories, then served from our own domain.
Data Retention
Favorites and consent preferences remain in your browser until you clear site data or change them. Server logs retained by Cloudflare follow their standard retention policies. We do not maintain a database of visitor profiles.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. Because we store favorites and consent locally in your browser, you can delete that data yourself through browser settings. For other requests, contact privacy@starpatch.org.
California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
Children's Privacy
StarPatch is a general-audience gaming guide site and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will address it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy when our practices change or when required by law. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Privacy inquiries: privacy@starpatch.org
General contact: contact@starpatch.org
Legal inquiries: legal@starpatch.org