Privacy Policy — StateCosmetologyBoard.com

Information We Collect

StateCosmetologyBoard.com collects minimal information necessary to operate the site. We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it through our contact form.

Contact Form Submissions

When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, subject, and message. This information is stored securely in our database and used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not use it for marketing purposes.

Usage Data

Like most websites, we may collect standard server log information including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs. This data is used for site performance analysis and security monitoring. It is not sold or shared with third parties.

Cookies

We use session cookies for basic site functionality. Google AdSense, if active, may set advertising cookies to serve relevant ads. See Google's privacy policy for details on how AdSense uses data. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google's Ads Settings.

How We Use Your Information

Contact form submissions are used only to respond to your message

Usage data is used to monitor site performance and improve user experience

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing

We do not use your information to send unsolicited communications

We do not build advertising profiles from contact form submissions

Third-Party Services

This site uses third-party services to support advertising and basic analytics. Each service has its own privacy policy governing how it collects and uses data.

Google AdSense

This site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies and device identifiers to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com.

Analytics

We may use standard server-side analytics to understand how visitors use this site. No personally identifiable information is included in analytics data. We do not use Google Analytics or similar client-side tracking scripts at this time.

Data Retention

Contact form messages are retained in our database indefinitely unless you request deletion. We retain these records to maintain a history of reported errors and corrections, which helps us improve the accuracy of information on the site.

Server log data is retained for a limited period for security and performance monitoring purposes.

To request removal of your submitted data, contact us through the contact form. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.

Your Rights

Right to Access You may request a copy of personal data we hold about you.

Right to Correction You may request correction of inaccurate personal data.

Right to Deletion You may request deletion of your personal data from our systems.

How to Exercise Your Rights Contact us through the contact form. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

StateCosmetologyBoard.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Our content is intended for cosmetology students, licensed professionals, and adults researching cosmetology licensing requirements.

If you believe a child has submitted information through our contact form, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? We are happy to explain how we handle your data.

Contact us here →

We typically respond within 2–3 business days.