Effective Date: March 1, 2025

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how The Hair Wire and The Faculty of Trichology collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Contact details (name, email, business name)Professional background (for verification and access level)Site usage data (pages visited, time spent, interaction patterns)Voluntarily submitted content (e.g., applications, form responses, event or article submissions)

2. How We Use Your Information

To verify your credentials and determine appropriate access levelsTo provide access to relevant content, resources, and community spacesTo send email communications such as updates, events, or educational materialsTo enhance your user experience through analytics and content personalization

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party platforms for website hosting, form submissions, email marketing, and analytics. These providers may have access to limited personal information for service delivery but are not authorized to sell or use your data for any other purpose.

4. Affiliate Links

Some product recommendations on our platform may include affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase through those links, at no additional cost to you. We only promote products and services we trust and personally use.

5. Your Rights

You may request access to your personal data at any time.You may correct, update, or request deletion of your data.You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time via the unsubscribe link.

6. Data Security

We implement security protocols to safeguard your information. However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure. By using our site, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

7. Cookies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve site performance and user experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide you with services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our platform from outside Canada, please be aware that your data may be processed and stored in Canada or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. We will notify users by updating the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the platform constitutes your acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us at: [email protected]

By using our platform, you consent to this privacy policy and our terms of use.