Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Curly Lifestyles Media Inc. (“Curly Lifestyles,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and businesses who use the Curly Lifestyles platform, including Members and Contributors such as barbers, stylists, consultants, curly hair influencers, and other knowledgeable individuals.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information in connection with CurlyLifestyles.com and related services (the “Platform”).
By accessing the Platform, creating an account, submitting information, or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that is voluntarily provided through account registration, profiles, applications, service purchases, forms, and communications related to participation on the Platform.
This may include professional and business information such as name, email address, phone number, city, province or state, website, booking links, social media handles, certifications, specialties, experience, pricing ranges, availability, and services offered.
We also collect content submitted to the Platform, including written descriptions, images, videos, scripts, captions, and promotional materials.
Platform activity information may be collected, including profile updates, participation in features or services, directory engagement, editorial review status, and communication history.
Communications with Curly Lifestyles, including emails, onboarding responses, feedback, and support requests, may be stored for operational, quality assurance, and record-keeping purposes.
Some information submitted for profiles, directories, editorial features, or promotional content is intended to be publicly visible on the Platform. Payment details, administrative records, and internal account information are kept private and used only for platform operations.
Curly Lifestyles does not knowingly collect sensitive personal information unrelated to professional participation.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for legitimate business purposes related to operating, maintaining, and improving the Platform.
This includes creating, reviewing, publishing, and managing professional profiles, directory listings, editorial content, memberships, paid services, onboarding, and editorial review.
We use information to communicate with Members regarding accounts, platform updates, opportunities, service delivery, operational notices, and support requests. We may also send occasional informational or promotional communications related to Curly Lifestyles. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
Information may also be used for internal analysis, reporting, and research to improve platform functionality, user experience, educational initiatives, and strategic planning.
3. Data Analytics and Industry Insights
Curly Lifestyles collects and analyzes aggregated platform data to better understand trends within the curly hair industry, including service offerings, geographic patterns, and community needs.
Aggregated or anonymized insights may be shared publicly or with partners for educational, editorial, or industry reporting purposes. These insights do not identify individual Members or businesses.
Curly Lifestyles does not sell, rent, or trade personal or business information to third parties.
4. Cookies, Tracking, and Analytics
Curly Lifestyles uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, analyze usage, and improve performance.
We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to collect information including pages visited, time spent on the site, traffic sources, and general device or location data.
Analytics data is used only to understand platform usage and improve services. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain site functionality.
5. Consent and Withdrawal
By submitting information and using the Platform, you consent to the collection, use, disclosure, and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy, including implied consent where appropriate and express consent where required by law.
You may withdraw consent or request account removal by contacting info@curlylifestyles.com, subject to legal, operational, and record-keeping requirements.
6. Information Sharing
We may share information only in limited circumstances, including with trusted service providers required to operate the Platform such as website hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processing, when required by law or legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of Curly Lifestyles, its users, or the public.
Service providers are expected to handle information securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
7. Cross-Border Data Processing
Curly Lifestyles may use third-party tools or service providers that store or process data outside of Canada. In such cases, information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is processed.
We take reasonable steps to ensure service providers maintain appropriate safeguards consistent with this Privacy Policy.
8. Data Storage and Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.
Access to information is restricted to authorized personnel who require it for operational purposes.
9. Data Retention
Information is retained only as long as necessary to operate the Platform, fulfill services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain business records.
Inactive or removed accounts may be archived or deleted in accordance with applicable laws.
10. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the information we hold about you, request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information, and request account removal or withdrawal of consent, subject to legal limitations.
Requests may be submitted by contacting info@curlylifestyles.com.
11. Business Transfers
If Curly Lifestyles Media Inc. undergoes a merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, or sale of assets, information collected through the Platform may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable privacy laws.
12. Children’s Privacy
CurlyLifestyles.com may be browsed by individuals aged 13 and older.
Professional participation, including memberships and paid services, is available only to individuals aged 18 or older.
Curly Lifestyles does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is identified, it will be deleted.
13. Third-Party Links
Profiles and content may include links to third-party websites or booking platforms. Curly Lifestyles is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third parties.
14. Privacy Questions and Complaints
Questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to info@curlylifestyles.com.
Curly Lifestyles will make reasonable efforts to address and resolve privacy-related concerns.
If required, individuals may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA.