The Salon Almanac respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information thoughtfully, transparently, and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect when you visit The Salon Almanac website, subscribe to The Salon Letter, contact us, or otherwise interact with our digital properties; how that information may be used; and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you choose to provide directly to us, including:

• your name

• your email address

• information submitted through our contact form

• newsletter subscription information

• correspondence or inquiries you send to us

We may also collect certain technical and usage information automatically when you visit the website, such as:

• IP address

• browser and device information

• operating system

• approximate location derived from technical data

• pages viewed and interactions with the website

• referring and exit pages

• cookie and similar technology data

 

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through this website.

How We Collect Information

Information may be collected:

• when you subscribe to The Salon Letter

• when you submit a contact form

• when you correspond with us directly

• automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and website technologies

• through service providers that help us operate the website and communications

How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

• deliver The Salon Letter and other communications you have requested

• respond to inquiries, partnership requests, press inquiries, contributor inquiries, or other messages

• operate, maintain, and improve The Salon Almanac website

• understand how readers use and interact with the website

• measure readership and content performance

• maintain website security and prevent misuse

• comply with legal or regulatory obligations

•  protect our rights, property, and legitimate business interests

 

We do not use personal information to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

The Salon Letter and Email Communications

If you subscribe to The Salon Letter, we may use the email address you provide to send you the newsletter and related editorial communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails. Unsubscribing from The Salon Letter will stop future newsletter communications, although we may retain limited records where necessary for legal, administrative, or compliance purposes.

Cookies and Analytics

The Salon Almanac may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, understand site usage, and improve performance. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Others may support analytics or similar measurement tools. Where required, you may be presented with cookie controls that allow you to manage or decline non-essential cookies. You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of the website function.

Service Providers
 

We use third-party service providers to support the operation of The Salon Almanac. These may include providers for:

• website hosting and content management

• website forms

• email marketing and newsletter delivery

• analytics

• security and technical infrastructure

 

The Salon Almanac is currently hosted and operated using Wix, which may process information on our behalf in connection with website hosting, forms, analytics, email marketing, and related services. Service providers may process personal information only as necessary to perform services for us or as otherwise permitted by their own applicable terms and privacy policies.

How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers that help us operate The Salon Almanac, including hosting, email, analytics, security, and technical-service providers. We may also disclose information where reasonably necessary to:

• comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request

• protect the rights, safety, or property of The Salon Almanac or others

• investigate fraud, misuse, security issues, or violations of our terms

• support a business reorganization, transfer, or similar transaction

We do not disclose personal information to advertisers in exchange for payment.

External Links and Social Platforms

The Salon Almanac may contain links to third-party websites and platforms, including Instagram and LinkedIn. When you follow an external link, your use of that website or platform is governed by the privacy practices of that third party. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing requested communications, responding to inquiries, maintaining business records, and complying with legal obligations. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online system or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Choices and Privacy Rights
 

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request:

• access to personal information we hold about you

• correction of inaccurate personal information

• deletion of personal information

• information about how personal information is used or disclosed

• withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent

 

You may also:

• unsubscribe from The Salon Letter at any time

• manage or decline certain cookies through available cookie controls or browser settings
   

To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

California Residents

California residents may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws. Depending on the circumstances and whether applicable legal thresholds are met, these rights may include the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, and information regarding how that information is collected, used, or disclosed.

 

The Salon Almanac does not sell personal information.

 

If our data practices materially change in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

Children’s Privacy
 

The Salon Almanac is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

International Visitors
 

If you access The Salon Almanac from outside the United States, your information may be processed or stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. Privacy and data-protection laws in those locations may differ from those in your country of residence. Where required by applicable law, we will take appropriate measures regarding the handling of personal information.
 

Changes to This Privacy Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, legal requirements, or business practices. When updates are made, we will revise the effective date shown at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
 

Contact
 

For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:

The Salon Almanac

thesalonalmanac@gmail.com