Privacy / T&C’s

At 5 Star & Co (“5star.media”, “we” or “us”), we take your privacy seriously. We’re committed to protecting the privacy of any personal information you give us.

Please take the time to read this privacy policy, which is part of our terms of use. By using the 5star.media website, including signing up for our newsletter, you are agreeing to be bound by the Terms and Conditions including this privacy policy. This policy explains how we collect, use and store the personal information you provide to us. ‘Personal information’ is information which identifies you or another person, or is capable of doing so.

This policy may change from time to time and, if it does, the up-to-date version will always be available on the 5star.media website. Please note that by continuing to use the 5star.media website you are agreeing to any updated versions.

Cookie Policy.

We use cookies to improve your experience on our site, 5star.media, and to recommend content that may be of interest to you. You can find out more below about what cookies are, the cookies we use and how to switch off cookies.

You can indicate your acceptance of our use of cookies in accordance with this policy by clicking “OK” in the appropriate place on the banner that appears on our site. However, please note that if you do not click “OK” but you continue to browse the site you will be deemed to have accepted our use of cookies (and what we use them for) in accordance with this policy.

Functionality Cookies.

We may use functional cookies that allow us to remember choices you have made in relation to the site so as to provide a more personalised experience and enhanced user experience by delivering content specific to your interests.

How do I turn cookies off?

If you do not wish us to install cookies or you don’t agree with how we use these cookies in any way, you can change the settings on your Internet browser to reject cookies. For more information please consult the “Help” section of your browser or visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org. Please note that if you do set your browser to reject cookies, you may not be able to use all of the features of our site.

Will we be transferring any personal information outside the EU?

Countries outside the European Union may have a lower standard of protection for personal information than that required by EU data protection laws. The information we collect from you may be transferred to, and stored, outside the EU (including for example in the United States) and may also be processed by people operating outside the EU who work for us or one of our suppliers. If we need to transfer your data to a company based outside the EU (e.g. if our hosting company is based in the US), we’ll take steps to make sure your personal data is handled in line with EU law.

Are you protected by this policy outside www.5star.media?

Our site contains links to other websites. Obviously, we don’t have any control over them and take no responsibility for any information you give them. Other sites have different privacy and security policies, which we advise you to read.

By using the 5star.media website (“website”) generally, you agree to 5star.media collecting information about you (as described in this policy) and using such information as described in this policy.

Copyright.

No part of this web site may be modified or changed or exploited in any way used for derivative works. Offered for sale, or used to construct any kind of database or stored at any other location without the express written permission of the publisher.

Registration.

We collect information about you when you provide it to us. For example, when you fill out our online forms, subscribe to our magazine, respond to one of our promotions, enquire about our products and services or participate in a reader forum (which could be online through our websites or other apps), by telephone or in person, or on paper. If you telephone us or if we call you, the call may be recorded for quality, training and management purposes. We may also record customer enquiries via online chat for the same purposes.

Disclosing records to third parties.

We do not supply or sell your information to any third parties. We may disclose details about the use of our website to other businesses e.g. to demonstrate patterns of use to advertisers and other business partners. The information we pass on will not include any personal information by which you may be identified. If, at any time, you prefer not to receive email marketing information from us, simply contact us to unsubscribe.

Limitation of Liability.

By using this service, you agree that 5star.media, website, will not be held liable for any improper or incorrect use of the service or the materials on the website. 5star.media will not accept any libelous or defamatory submissions. By making a submission, you accept the responsibility of any libel or defamatory claims that may arise from your submission.

In no event will 5star.media be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential damages, including, without limitation, procurement of substitute goods or services, loss of use, data or profits, or business interruption, arising in any way out of the use of (or inability to use) or the materials on the website or the inaccuracy of any content on the site.

Press releases.

All press releases are subject to been accepted by the publisher. Sometimes these are changed prior to publication.

Advertising terms.

Advertising terms and conditions can be located within the order form.