Privacy Policy for ChangeMyHairStyle.com

1. Who We Are

We are an online platform at https://changemyhairstyle.com that lets users visualize style changes using uploaded images and digital tools.

2. What Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Uploaded photos for image processing
• Comments and messages
• Optional account creation details

2.2 Biometric and Image Data

• Photos are processed using AI to generate preview images.
• Facial geometry and features may be analyzed as part of AI processing. This data is used solely to generate your preview image and is not used for identification purposes.
• Uploaded images are automatically deleted from our active processing systems within forty-eight (48) hours of processing, unless retention is required for security, abuse prevention, or legal compliance as described in Section 7 below.
• We do not create, store, or maintain a persistent biometric template or identifier derived from your facial features.
• Images are protected by industry-standard security measures during processing and storage.

2.3 Automatically Collected Data

• IP address, browser type, device info, page visits, etc.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve your experience and manage login sessions, comments, and preferences. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

4. Comments and Embedded Content

We collect your comment data, IP address, and browser info. Some pages include embedded third-party content (e.g., YouTube videos) that may collect data as if you visited their site directly.

5. How We Use Your Data

• To provide, operate, and improve our service
• To respond to your requests
• To analyze usage and detect fraud
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

6. Data Sharing

We may share data with trusted service providers and use spam detection tools. Password reset emails include your IP address.

7. Data Retention

• Comments and metadata: stored indefinitely unless you request deletion.
• Account info: kept until deleted by you.
• Uploaded photos: Automatically deleted from active processing systems within forty-eight (48) hours of processing. We may retain uploaded images beyond this period only if necessary to investigate or respond to suspected illegal activity, enforce our Terms, or comply with legal obligations.
• AI-generated output images: Retained for up to seven (7) days to allow you to access your results, then automatically deleted.
• Server logs containing IP addresses and usage data: Retained for up to ninety (90) days for security and troubleshooting purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data;
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal obligations and the retention periods described in Section 7;
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using our about page contact form. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, and no later than required by applicable law.

Please note that we may retain certain data where required by law or where necessary for our legitimate interests, including fraud prevention and security.

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard protections for your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL;
• Restricted access controls limiting who can access uploaded images and user data;
• Automated deletion of uploaded images after the retention periods described in Section 7.

No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use the Service at your own risk. We strongly recommend that you avoid uploading photos containing GPS/EXIF location data. Most modern smartphones embed this data in photos by default; consider disabling location services for your camera app or stripping metadata before uploading.

10. Do Not Track

We honor Do Not Track browser settings and avoid tracking or placing cookies when enabled.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from or relating to this Privacy Policy or your use of the Service shall be resolved in accordance with the Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration provisions set forth in Section 18 of our Terms & Conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference.

In summary: disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in Muskegon County, Michigan, subject to a 30-day opt-out right and a small claims court exception. Please refer to the Terms & Conditions for full details.

Our liability in connection with this Privacy Policy is subject to the same limitations set forth in the Terms & Conditions. We are not responsible for indirect or incidental damages. Because the Service is provided free of charge, our total cumulative liability shall not exceed zero dollars ($0.00), or fifty dollars ($50.00) if a court determines the $0 cap is unenforceable.

13. AI Processing and Image Privacy

When you upload a photo to the Service, the following processing occurs:

• Your photo is transmitted securely to our servers for AI processing.
• Our AI system analyzes facial features and image characteristics solely to generate a preview image.
• The AI-generated result is provided to you through the Service.
• Uploaded and generated images are not shared with other users, displayed publicly, or used for any purpose other than providing the Service to you, unless retention is required as described in Section 7.
• We do not use your uploaded photos to train AI models or for any purpose beyond generating your requested preview image and maintaining the security of the Service.

You acknowledge that AI processing of facial images is integral to the Service and consent to this processing by using the Service.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

Have questions or concerns? Contact us using our about page contact form.