Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06.29.2016

Metropolitan Makeup and Hair LLC ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, book services, purchase digital products, or otherwise interact with us.

This policy is designed to comply with applicable United States privacy laws, including Maryland consumer protection laws, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable, and international data protection principles such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for customers located outside the United States.

1. Business Information

Metropolitan Makeup and Hair LLC
Germantown, Maryland
Email: morgan@metropolitanmakeup.com
Phone: 240-427-2371

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you submit an inquiry, book services, or join our mailing list, we may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Event date and completion time

  • Event location

  • Services requested

  • Additional number of makeup applications

  • Additional number of hairstyling clients

  • How you heard about us

  • Any additional details you voluntarily provide

If you purchase digital products or courses, we may also collect:

  • Account login credentials

  • Billing information

  • Course progress and completion data

  • Digital content preferences

B. Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors including HoneyBook, Stripe, PayPal, Square, Cash App, and Venmo. These providers collect and process your payment information according to their own privacy policies.

C. Email Marketing Information

If you subscribe to our mailing list, your name and email address are collected and stored through our email marketing provider (currently Flodesk, with possible future integration through Stan Store). You may unsubscribe at any time.

D. Automatically Collected Information

Our website (Squarespace) may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of access

E. Tracking & Advertising

We may use tracking technologies such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel to deliver personalized ads and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These tools may collect data on your browsing behavior and interactions with our website.

3. Media Release / Photo Usage

By interacting with Metropolitan Makeup and Hair LLC, you grant us permission to capture and use photos and videos of you for marketing, promotional, or educational purposes. Your images may appear on our website, social media, or other marketing materials. We will not sell your images and will use them in a professional manner aligned with our brand.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide and complete makeup and hair services

  • Process payments

  • Send appointment confirmations and service-related communications

  • Deliver digital products and course access

  • Send marketing and promotional emails (with consent)

  • Analyze and improve advertising campaigns

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist in operating our business, including:

  • Virtual assistants

  • Bookkeepers

  • Marketing team members

  • Payment processors

  • Email marketing providers

  • Course hosting or digital product platforms

All third parties are expected to maintain confidentiality and security of your information.

6. Cookie Consent

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and deliver personalized content. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly without them.

7. Digital Course Protections

For digital products or courses, we implement the following protections:

  • Secure account login credentials

  • Encrypted payment processing

  • Limited access to purchased content

  • Protection against unauthorized sharing or distribution

  • Secure storage of course progress and user data

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill contractual obligations, comply with legal requirements, and resolve disputes. When no longer needed, information is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. Your Privacy Rights

A. Maryland Residents

You have the right to fair and transparent handling of your personal information under Maryland consumer protection laws.

B. California Residents (CCPA)

You may request access to, deletion of, or disclosure regarding your personal information. You may also opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data).

C. International Clients (GDPR)

You may access, correct, delete, restrict, or withdraw consent for the processing of your personal data. Contact us at morgan@metropolitanmakeup.com to exercise these rights.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. International Data Transfers

If you access our website or purchase digital products outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Metropolitan Makeup and Hair LLC
morgan@metropolitanmakeup.com
240-427-2371

This Privacy Policy is intended to provide transparency, protect our clients, and safeguard our business while supporting both in-person services and digital product offerings.