Privacy and Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
1. Introduction
At Hairstyles Addict (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is very important. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal and non-personal information, how cookies and tracking technologies are used, and how advertising and affiliate programs operate on this website.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information when interacting with the website, such as:
- Name and Email addresses submitted via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups
- Messages, questions, or inquiries submitted through our contact forms
- Any other information you choose to provide voluntarily
This information is used solely to respond to inquiries, improve services, and communicate relevant updates.
B. Non-Personal Information Collected Automatically
Certain information is collected automatically to improve performance and understand visitor behavior, including:
- IP address and approximate location (country, region, city level)
- Browser type and version
- Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, scroll behavior, clicks, and navigation paths
- Referring URLs, search queries, and traffic sources, including Pinterest
This information is collected in aggregate and anonymized form whenever possible.
C. Analytics and Tracking Data
We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics and may also collect anonymous analytics data from Pinterest to understand visitor interactions and improve user experience.
Collected data may include:
- Page views, session duration, and engagement metrics
- Traffic sources, referring URLs, and click paths
- Browser and device type
- Approximate geographic location (country, region, or city level)
- Interaction with website features and content
All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
A. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow the website to remember preferences, improve user experience, and provide analytics and advertising functionality.
B. Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Used to analyze user behavior and measure performance (e.g., Google Analytics, Pinterest analytics)
- Advertising/Targeting Cookies: Used by third-party advertising networks to deliver relevant or personalized ads.
C. Managing Cookies
You can manage, block, or delete cookies via browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Opt out of Google Ads personalization here:
4. Advertising and Third-Party Services
Our website may be supported through advertising services, including third-party networks such as Google AdSense.
- These services may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to display ads, measure ad performance, and serve ads relevant to user interests.
- We do not control these third-party tracking mechanisms. Review their privacy policies for more information.
Note: We do not claim monetization prematurely and only implement ads after approval, ensuring compliance with AdSense guidelines.
5. Affiliate Programs
Hairstyles Addict participates in affiliate programs, including Amazon Associates, and may earn commissions through purchases made via affiliate links.
- Affiliate links are disclosed clearly and appear alongside relevant content.
- You incur no additional cost when purchasing through affiliate links.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Analyze and improve content, layout, and user experience
- Respond to inquiries
- Monitor website performance and analytics
- Provide advertising and affiliate content
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect the website from misuse
7. How We Share Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information.
We may share limited, non-identifiable information with:
- Analytics providers
- Advertising partners
- Business affiliates or service providers to improve functionality and relevance
- Legal authorities if required by law
8. GDPR & CCPA Rights
EU Residents (GDPR):
Visitors from the European Union may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of personal data and may withdraw consent at any time.
California Residents (CCPA):
Visitors from California may request disclosure of personal information, request deletion, or opt out of the sale of personal information (if applicable).
To exercise these rights, you may submit requests by contacting us via the emails listed below:
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
No online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites.
We do not control or assume responsibility for their content, privacy practices, or policies. Users should review third-party privacy policies.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updated terms.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy: