Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2025  ·  Entity: NewsBeauty, LLC  ·  Website: hairbynb.com

NewsBeauty, LLC ("NewsBeauty," "we," "us," or "our") operates hairbynb.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when you:

• Submit a booking request — name, phone number, email address, preferred service and appointment date, hair notes, and payment method selection.
• Register for the Makeup Class — name, phone, email, class date preference, experience level, and referral source.
• Contact us directly — any details you share via email, phone, or social media.

We do not collect payment card numbers. Deposits are sent directly to our payment handles ($newsbeauty on CashApp, @newsbeauty on Venmo, newsbeauty@gmail.com on Zelle). Those transactions are governed by the respective platforms' own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To confirm and manage your appointment or class registration
• To contact you with appointment details, reminders, or follow-ups
• To respond to questions or requests you send us
• To improve our services and the content on this site

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy:

• Formspree — processes our booking and registration form submissions. See formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy.
• Google Maps — embedded on the Contact page to show our location. See policies.google.com/privacy.
• Google Fonts & Font Awesome — loaded to render site typography and icons. These services may log your IP address.
• Google Analytics — used to understand how visitors use this site. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You may opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Cookies

This site uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies beyond standard analytics. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies in settings, though doing so may affect some site features.

5. Data Retention

We retain booking and contact information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for, typically no more than 24 months. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you. To make a request, contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Governing Law

This policy is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States.