1. PRIVACY POLICY​

Privacy Policy

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Last updated: 27 August 2026

Star Mutt Studio, Lda. (“Star Mutt Studio”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you visit www.starmuttstudio.com, contact us, subscribe to our communications or otherwise interact with our digital platforms.

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1. Who we are

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Star Mutt Studio, Lda.
Rua Francisco Augusto Leite 22, 2640-410 Mafra
Portugal
Email: geral@star-mutt-studio.pt
Website: www.starmuttstudio.com

Star Mutt Studio is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data described in this Privacy Policy.

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2. Information we may collect

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Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

• name;

• email address;

• contact details;

• information submitted through contact forms;

• information you provide when subscribing to newsletters or other communications;

• technical information such as IP address, browser type, device and website usage information;

• information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through this website.

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3. How we use your information

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We may use personal data to:

• respond to enquiries and messages;

• provide information requested by you;

• manage subscriptions and communications;

• operate and improve our website;

• understand how visitors use our website;

• maintain website security;

• comply with legal obligations;

• communicate with you about Star Mutt Studio, where permitted by law and, where required, with your consent.

We do not sell your personal data.

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4. Legal basis

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Depending on the circumstances, personal data may be processed on the basis of:

• your consent;

• the performance of a contract or steps taken at your request before entering into a contract;

• compliance with legal obligations;

• our legitimate interests, where these do not override your rights and freedoms.

Where consent is used, you may withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

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5. Sharing of personal data

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We may use trusted service providers to operate our website, communications and business activities. These providers may process personal data on our behalf and only for the purposes necessary to provide their services.

These may include website hosting and infrastructure providers, email or newsletter platforms, analytics providers and other technical service providers.

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we will ensure that the transfer is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection law.

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6. How long we keep your data

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We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or for as long as required by applicable law.

The retention period may therefore vary depending on the type of information and the purpose of processing.

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7. Your rights

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Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• access your personal data;

• request correction of inaccurate data;

• request deletion of your data;

• request restriction of processing;

• object to certain processing;

• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;

• request data portability where applicable;

• lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

geral@star-mutt-studio.pt

You may also contact the Portuguese data protection authority, the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD).

CNPD — Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados

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8. Third-party links

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Our website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.

We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies before providing personal information.

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9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services or applicable legislation.

The latest version will always be published on this page.

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2. COOKIE POLICY

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​Cookie Policy

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Last updated: 27 August 2026

The Star Mutt Studio website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure that the website works properly, improve its functionality and, where permitted, understand how visitors interact with the website.

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1. What are cookies?

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Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember certain information and can help improve functionality and user experience.

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2. Types of cookies we may use:

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Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot generally be disabled through our systems.

They may support functions such as security, navigation, session management and basic website functionality.

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Preference cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language or other preferences.

They are only used where permitted and according to your cookie settings.

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Analytics cookies

Where used, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited and how visitors interact with the site.

These cookies will only be placed where the required consent has been obtained.

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Marketing and third-party cookies

Where applicable, cookies may be used by third-party services embedded in the website, such as social media, video or advertising services.

These cookies may track interactions across websites and are subject to the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies.

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3. Your choices

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When applicable, you can accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies through our cookie consent mechanism.

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Where consent is required, refusing non-essential cookies will not prevent you from accessing the basic functionality of the website.

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4. Third-party services

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Some features of our website may rely on third-party services. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own policies.

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5. Updates

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We may update this Cookie Policy when our website, technologies or legal requirements change.

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3. TERMS & CONDITIONS

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Terms & Conditions

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Last updated: 27 August 2026

Welcome to Star Mutt Studio.

By accessing and using www.starmuttstudio.com, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

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1. About Star Mutt Studio

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This website is operated by:

Star Mutt Studio, Lda.
Rua Francisco Augusto Leite 22, 2640-410 Mafra

Portugal
Email: geral@star-mutt-studio.pt

Star Mutt Studio is an independent creative studio focused on original characters, illustration and creative projects.

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2. Website content

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All content published on this website, including but not limited to:

• illustrations;

• characters;

• artwork;

• texts;

• graphics;

• logos;

• photographs;

• videos;

• animations;

• visual identity elements;

• BadBott and related creative material;

is owned by or licensed to Star Mutt Studio, unless otherwise stated.

Such content is protected by applicable intellectual property and copyright laws.

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3. BadBott and Star Mutt intellectual property

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BadBott, its name, visual identity, character design, illustrations, stories, artwork and associated creative elements constitute intellectual property of Star Mutt Studio and/or are protected by applicable intellectual property rights.

Nothing on this website grants visitors any ownership or licence to use these rights unless expressly authorised by Star Mutt Studio.

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4. Permitted use

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You may access and view the website and share links to publicly available content for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not, without prior written permission:

• reproduce or commercially exploit our artwork or characters;

• modify or adapt our creative work;

• use our characters or artwork to create derivative commercial products;

• remove copyright or ownership notices;

• use our content to imply an association with Star Mutt Studio;

• reproduce substantial portions of the website or its content.

Normal social media sharing of publicly published content through the platform's native sharing functions is permitted, provided that the original source and context are not misrepresented.

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5. User submissions

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If you voluntarily send us ideas, messages, artwork, suggestions or other material, you remain responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary rights to submit such material.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, sending material to Star Mutt Studio does not transfer ownership of your intellectual property to us.

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6. Third-party websites and services

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Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social networks or services.

We are not responsible for the availability, content, security or privacy practices of third-party websites.

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7. Availability of the website

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We aim to keep the website available and functioning correctly but cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.

We may modify, suspend or discontinue parts of the website where reasonably necessary.

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8. Purchases and products

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Where products or services are offered for sale through this website, additional information regarding prices, payment, delivery, returns, guarantees and consumer rights will be provided before the conclusion of the relevant purchase.

Consumers will retain all mandatory rights provided under applicable consumer protection legislation.

For distance contracts with consumers in Portugal/EU, mandatory pre-contractual information and applicable consumer rights will be provided as required by law.

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9. Complaints and consumer rights

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Consumers may contact Star Mutt Studio directly regarding any complaint or issue.

Consumers in Portugal may also use the Electronic Complaints Book where applicable:

Electronic Complaints Book — Livro de Reclamações Eletrónico

The electronic complaints book has the same validity as the physical complaints book, and Portuguese authorities state that businesses with websites must provide visible access to it.

Where applicable, consumers may also have access to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms under Portuguese consumer law.

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10. Governing law

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These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Portugal, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection rights that may apply in the country where a consumer resides.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit mandatory rights granted to consumers under applicable law.

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11. Changes to these Terms

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We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.

The latest version will be published on this page and will apply from the date of publication, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

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12. Contact

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For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

geral@star-mutt-studio.pt​