Privacy Policy | styleandbeauty101.com

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 21, 2025

Welcome to styleandbeauty101.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your trust and are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our content, subscribe to our newsletters, use our contact forms, or engage with our partners and advertisers.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site. This Privacy Policy is structured to comply with international standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

1. Definitions

To ensure clarity, here are some important definitions used throughout this Privacy Policy:

  • “Personal Data”: Any information that identifies or can reasonably identify you, such as your name, email address, IP address, or online identifiers.
  • “Non-Personal Data”: Data that does not directly identify you, such as aggregated statistics, browser type, or device information.
  • “Cookies”: Small text files placed on your device when visiting a website, used for tracking, analytics, and personalization.
  • “Third-Party Services”: External companies or tools we integrate with, including advertising networks, analytics platforms, and affiliate partners.
  • “User”: Any individual accessing our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect a wide range of information to provide a personalized, safe, and engaging experience on our website. This may include:

a) Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Forms: When you use our contact page or forms, we collect your name, email address, subject, and message content.
  • Email Subscriptions: If you sign up for newsletters, we may collect your name, email, and subscription preferences.
  • Comments: When leaving comments on blog posts, we may collect your name, email, and any content you post publicly.
  • Affiliate Inquiries or Collaborations: If you reach out for partnerships, we may collect professional details like company name or social media profiles.

b) Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: We may collect data about your device type, operating system, browser type, and screen resolution.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the website, referring/exit pages, clickstream data, and general usage behavior.
  • Log Files: Like most websites, we log IP addresses, browser types, and ISP information for security and analytics.

c) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We and our partners may use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to understand user behavior, measure the effectiveness of content, and display personalized ads. See Section 4 for more details on cookies.

d) Third-Party Data

We may receive additional information about you from third-party services like Google Analytics, affiliate networks, or advertising partners.

3. How We Use the Information

Your data may be used for the following purposes:

  • To deliver, improve, and personalize the content on styleandbeauty101.com.
  • To respond to your messages, inquiries, or collaboration requests.
  • To provide email newsletters, updates, and promotional offers (only if you opt-in).
  • To understand site performance using analytics and optimize user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity.
  • To support affiliate marketing and advertising disclosures required by law.

4. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may be placed by us (“first-party cookies”) or by external providers such as advertisers and analytics services (“third-party cookies”). These cookies may collect data about your browsing behavior across different sites.

a) Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., security, loading pages).
  • Performance Cookies: Help us measure traffic and understand usage patterns.
  • Functional Cookies: Allow us to remember your preferences, such as language or theme settings.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by us and partners to deliver personalized ads relevant to your interests.
  • Analytics Cookies: Provided by services like Google Analytics to track visitor behavior.

b) Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of some parts of the website.

c) Third-Party Cookies

Some third parties (e.g., advertisers, social media platforms) may place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you opt-in for newsletters or cookies.
  • Contract: When data is necessary to provide services requested by you (e.g., responding to your inquiry).
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: For analytics, marketing, and fraud prevention, provided these do not override your rights.

6. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

At StyleandBeauty101.com, we may display third-party advertisements (such as Google AdSense or Mediavine ads) and use affiliate links within our content.

12. International Data Transfers

Because we operate globally, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your home country, including the United States, where our servers may be located.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes in our practices, services, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update the policy, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically so that you are aware of how we are protecting your personal data.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: contact@styleandbeauty101.com
🌐 Website: https://styleandbeauty101.com