Cookies Policy

Last Updated: October 30, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Starbien Sp. z.o.o. (“Starbien”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and online platform.

Cookies help us enhance functionality, improve user experience, ensure security, and analyze website performance.

This document forms part of our broader **Privacy Policy** and should be read in conjunction with it.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described below, unless you choose to disable them via your browser or cookie settings panel.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information that allows the site to recognize your device and remember your preferences.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies – temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – stored on your device until deleted or expired.
First-party cookies – placed directly by Starbien.
Third-party cookies – set by external partners providing analytics, advertising, or functional integrations.

3. How We Use Cookies

Starbien uses cookies for the following purposes:

1. Essential (Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable secure login, navigation, and basic features such as account management and transaction processing. Without them, our services may not be available.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous data on how users interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent, and technical errors). This information helps us improve website functionality and performance.

3. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies store user preferences such as language selection, region, or display settings, providing a more personalized experience.

4. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing campaign effectiveness. Starbien does not engage in behavioral advertising, but limited cookies from authorized partners may be used to measure referral or affiliate traffic.

Users can opt out of these cookies at any time via cookie settings or browser options.

5. Security and Fraud-Prevention Cookies

We use certain cookies and tokens to detect unauthorized logins, unusual activities, and to protect against fraud or malicious access attempts.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by trusted third-party service providers assisting Starbien in operating the website, analyzing traffic, or integrating payment and support services.

These partners may include (depending on configuration):

Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
Customer support chat tools.
Payment service integrations or AML/KYC providers.
Content delivery networks (CDNs) or hosting platforms.

Each third party operates under its own privacy and cookie policies. We ensure that all such partners comply with GDPR and maintain appropriate safeguards.

5. Managing Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will inform you about our use of cookies and allow you to manage your preferences.

You can at any time:

Accept or reject non-essential cookies via the banner or settings panel.
Delete existing cookies from your browser.
Adjust browser settings to block new cookies or receive alerts before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the Platform.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the use of cookies and similar technologies must rely on one of the following legal bases:

Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)): For non-essential cookies such as analytics or marketing.
Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)): For cookies necessary to improve website performance or security.
Legal Obligation or Contract Performance: For essential cookies required to provide the service.

7. Data Retention

Cookies remain on your device for the duration specified in their configuration:

Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies are stored until their expiration date or until you delete them manually.

Data collected through cookies is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law.

8. Changes to This Policy

Starbien may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy, contact:

Starbien Sp. z.o.o.
Email: support@startbien.com
Address: Plac Bankowy 2/1309, 00-095 Warsaw, Poland