Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 March 2026

This Privacy Policy governs anyone accessing or using the website operated by The Salon Social, including all related pages, landing pages, blogs, digital products, memberships, services, and any future websites or platforms operated under the The Salon Social brand (collectively, the “Site”).

The Salon Social (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your information.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our Site, including when you:

  • Make a purchase

  • Create an account

  • Join a membership

  • Subscribe to emails

  • Complete forms

  • Contact us

  • Submit testimonials or feedback

Our hosting servers may also automatically collect general, non-identifiable information about visits to our Site, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Geographic location (city/state/country level)

This information is used for analytics, advertising optimization, and website performance purposes and does not personally identify you.

PERSONAL INFORMATION YOU MAY PROVIDE

We may collect and store personal information including, but not limited to:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing address

  • Payment and transaction information (processed securely through third-party payment processors such as Stripe or Squarespace Payments)

  • Account login credentials

  • Purchase history and membership activity

  • Business information (such as salon name, industry, or services offered)

  • Information provided through forms, comments, testimonials, surveys, or emails

  • Social media interaction data if you communicate with us on those platforms

PURPOSE OF COLLECTION

We collect personal information in order to:

  • Process purchases and deliver digital products or services

  • Manage memberships, subscriptions, and accounts

  • Provide templates, resources, and content

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

  • Improve our website, products, and services

  • Send marketing communications and updates (you may opt out at any time)

  • Analyze website usage and advertising performance

  • Comply with legal, financial, or regulatory obligations

By submitting your information, creating an account, or making a purchase, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

RECORDKEEPING AND DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Process transactions

  • Manage accounts and memberships

  • Provide customer support

  • Meet legal, accounting, and tax obligations

  • Maintain records of purchases

  • Improve our services

We retain information only for as long as necessary unless a longer retention period is required by law.

SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information.

These may include:

  • Secure website hosting

  • Encrypted payment processing

  • Secure third-party platforms

  • Access restrictions and administrative controls

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we follow industry best practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share limited personal information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our business, such as:

  • Payment processors

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Website hosting providers

  • Analytics tools

  • Advertising platforms

  • Customer support platforms

These service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes of providing services to us.

LEGAL DISCLOSURE

We may disclose personal information when required by law or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Respond to subpoenas or court orders

  • Protect our rights or property

  • Prevent fraud or misuse

  • Protect users of our Site

If The Salon Social is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

ACCESSING OR UPDATING YOUR INFORMATION

You have the right to request access to, update, correct, or delete your personal information, subject to applicable laws.

Requests may require identity verification and will be processed within a reasonable timeframe.

To submit a request, contact us using the information below.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

USER-GENERATED CONTENT

Any information you voluntarily share publicly (such as reviews, comments, testimonials, or social media interactions) may be visible to others and is not protected under this Privacy Policy once publicly shared.

We are not responsible for how third parties may use publicly shared information.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Site and services are intended for individuals 13 years of age or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

COOKIE POLICY

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyze website performance

  • Support marketing and advertising

  • Personalize user experience

Cookies may be session-based or persistent.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain functionality of the Site.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

The Salon Social
📧 contact@thesalon.social