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Privacy Policy

This policy explains what data Expert Hairstylist collects, how we use it, and the choices you have — in plain English, not legalese. Effective July 5, 2026.

Who we are

Expert Hairstylist is an editorial site published by Jessica Hamilton at experthairstylist.com. Reach us with any privacy question at the email on our contact page.

Information we collect

  • Server logs. Our host and CDN keep standard logs of every request — IP address, browser type, page URL, referrer, and timestamp — for security and abuse prevention.
  • Analytics. We use Google Analytics 4 to understand what content is useful. GA4 uses cookies to measure visits and behavior in aggregate. IP addresses are truncated before storage.
  • Advertising. Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads. AdSense may also use non-cookie identifiers under Google's own privacy notice.
  • Contact form. If you email us, we keep what you send us for as long as it takes to respond and then archive it.

How we use it

We use the data above to keep the site running, understand which guides are helpful, protect against abuse, and pay for hosting through ads. We do not sell personal information.

Cookies & ad personalization

Third-party cookies from Google Analytics and Google AdSense are set when you visit. You can manage or disable them via your browser settings. You can also opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings.

Your rights (GDPR / CCPA)

If you live in the EU/UK or California, you have the right to request a copy of the data we hold about you, to correct it, or to ask for it to be deleted. Email us via the contact page with your request and we will respond within 30 days.

Children

Expert Hairstylist is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. Parents who believe their child has submitted data should contact us and we will remove it.

Changes to this policy

We update this page when the underlying practices change. The effective date at the top always reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the change.

Contact

Questions about this policy or a specific data request? Reach out via the contact page.