Privacy Policy

Committed to Transparency & Trust

This Privacy Policy describes how DIY Beauty Lab (referred to as “the Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use our services, or make a purchase. By accessing our Services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a seamless and personalized experience. This includes:

Order & Account Information

When you make a purchase or register, we collect your name, billing/shipping address, email, phone number, and payment details.

User Content & Media

If you leave comments or upload media, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser agent string to assist in spam detection. If you upload images, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as other visitors may be able to extract this information.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality:

 

Core Functionality

If you have an account or leave a comment, cookies may save your credentials and preferences for convenience.

Session Management

Temporary cookies are used on our login page to determine if your browser accepts them; these contain no personal data and are discarded upon closing the browser.

User Content & Media

If you leave comments or upload media, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser agent string to assist in spam detection. If you upload images, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as other visitors may be able to extract this information.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your information based on legitimate business interests, including:

 

Order Fulfillment

To process payments, manage shipping, and provide order updates.

Security

To protect our site from fraudulent activities and spam.

Engagement

To recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically, fostering a community environment.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. However, we share information with essential third-party services:

 

Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). These third-party websites may collect data about you and monitor your interaction as if you visited their platform directly.

Spam Detection

Visitor comments may be screened through automated spam detection services.

Payment Gateways

Transaction data is shared with secure payment processors to facilitate your purchases.

Your Data, Your Control

Comments

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to streamline moderation.

User Profiles

For registered users, we store the personal information provided in their profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for their username).

If you have an account or have left comments, you have the right to:

  • Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request the erasure of your personal data, excluding any data we are legally or administratively obligated to retain for security and compliance purposes.

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website.