Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Last updated: 17 April 2026
1. About Us
This website is operated by Stardust Effects AS, a visual effects company registered in Norway. By using this website you agree to the terms below.
Contact:
Stardust Effects AS
mail@stardusteffects.no
2. Terms of Use
Use of This Site
This website is provided for informational purposes. You may browse and share content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or exploit any content — including showreels, images, or project work — without prior written permission from Stardust Effects AS.
Intellectual Property
All creative work, video content, logos, and materials on this site are the property of Stardust Effects AS or its clients and are protected by copyright. Unauthorised use is prohibited.
Disclaimer
We make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and up to date. However, we provide no warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of the content. We are not liable for any loss arising from use of this site.
Links
This site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
3. Privacy Policy
Stardust Effects AS is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. We process data in accordance with the EU/EEA General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Norwegian personal data legislation.
3.1 What Data We Collect and Why
| Purpose | Data collected | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Contact form | First name, last name, email, phone, message | Legitimate interest (responding to enquiries) |
| Job applications | Name, nationality, email, position, education, experience, software skills, cover letter, salary expectations, availability, reel/website links | Pre-contractual measures (processing your application) |
| Website analytics | Anonymised usage data (pages visited, session duration, device type) via Google Analytics | Consent |
3.2 How Long We Keep Your Data
- Contact form submissions — up to 2 years, or until you ask us to delete them.
- Job applications — up to 12 months after submission. If we enter into an employment relationship, relevant data is retained for the duration required by Norwegian employment law.
- Analytics data — governed by Google’s data retention settings (default 14 months).
3.3 Who We Share Data With
We do not sell your personal data. We use the following third-party processors:
- Google Analytics (Google LLC) — anonymised website usage statistics. Google may transfer data outside the EEA under Standard Contractual Clauses.
- Bunny.net — video streaming CDN. Videos embedded on this site are delivered via Bunny Stream. Bunny.net may process your IP address to serve video content.
- Email service provider — used to deliver contact form and application confirmation emails.
3.4 Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress session cookies | Keep you logged in (admin only) | Essential |
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics — track anonymised usage | Analytics (requires consent) |
| Bunny Stream | Video playback functionality | Functional |
You can withdraw analytics consent at any time by clearing your cookies or using your browser’s privacy settings.
3.5 Your Rights
Under GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Erase your data (right to be forgotten)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise any of these rights, email mail@stardusteffects.no. We will respond within 30 days.
3.6 Complaints
If you believe we are handling your data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority:
Datatilsynet
www.datatilsynet.no
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this page from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.