Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 23, 2026
1. Introduction
At MyHairMagic.com, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information, including facial image data used for our AI-powered hairstyle visualization features.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you provide directly, information collected automatically when you use the Service, and information related to your account preferences and usage.
Personal Information
- Name and email address
- Profile information
- Account preferences
- Uploaded photos (processed for hairstyle visualization)
Color Analysis Information
- Quiz responses (questions about your natural coloring)
- Seasonal color profile (your determined color season)
- Color attributes (undertone, depth, contrast, chroma)
- Quiz completion analytics (time taken, questions answered)
Usage Information
- Device information
- Log data
- Usage patterns
- Communication preferences
3. Face Data and Facial Images
Our Service uses facial images for AI-powered hairstyle visualization. This section explains how we handle this sensitive data.
What Face Data We Collect
- Photographs containing your face that you upload or capture
- Facial landmarks (eyes, nose, mouth, face outline) analyzed for hairstyle positioning
- Face shape classification (oval, round, square, etc.) for style recommendations
- We do NOT collect Face ID data, biometric identifiers, or facial recognition data
How We Use Face Data
- AI hairstyle transformation: applying virtual hairstyles to your photo
- Face shape analysis: determining your face shape to recommend flattering styles
- Generating before/after comparison images
- Face data is NOT used for identification, authentication, or facial recognition purposes
Third-Party Processing
- Facial images are sent to Google Gemini AI for hairstyle transformation processing
- Google processes images according to their AI Studio terms of service
- Per Google's terms, API-submitted images are not used to train AI models
- Google deletes processed images after transformation is complete
- We do NOT share face data with advertisers, analytics services, or other third parties
Face Data Retention
- Free users: Photos are processed in-memory and immediately discarded after transformation
- No facial images are stored for free users
- Premium users (optional): May choose to save one photo for convenience
- Saved photos are stored securely and accessible only to the account holder
- Users can delete saved photos at any time through account settings
- All face data is deleted when a user deletes their account
4. Seasonal Color Analysis Data
Our "My Colors" feature collects quiz responses to determine your seasonal color profile. This section explains how we handle this data.
What Color Analysis Data We Collect
- Your answers to the color analysis quiz (e.g., skin undertone, eye color, hair color)
- Your calculated color season (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter)
- Color attributes derived from your answers (undertone, depth, contrast, chroma)
- Confidence score indicating match strength
- Quiz duration and completion status
How We Use Color Analysis Data
- Calculate your seasonal color profile
- Provide personalized color recommendations for clothing and accessories
- Generate shareable result pages (if you choose to share)
- Improve our quiz accuracy and recommendations
- This data is NOT used for advertising or sold to third parties
Color Analysis Data Retention
- Guest users: Quiz results stored temporarily in browser localStorage until you register or close your browser
- Registered users: Color profile saved to your account and retained until you delete it
- Shareable links: Shared profiles remain accessible until the account holder deletes their profile
- All color analysis data is deleted when you delete your account
Sharing Your Color Profile
- You can create shareable links to your color analysis results
- Shared links display your color season, confidence score, and color recommendations
- Shared links do NOT reveal your email, name, or other personal information
- You can delete your profile at any time, which invalidates shared links
5. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain the Service including AI hairstyle visualization
- Process facial images for hairstyle transformations
- Analyze face shapes for personalized style recommendations
- Calculate seasonal color profiles and provide color recommendations
- Improve user experience
- Send important notifications
- Monitor service usage
- Prevent abuse
6. Information Sharing
We may share information with:
- Google Gemini AI (for image processing only, per their terms)
- Cloud infrastructure providers (for secure storage)
- Legal authorities when required by law
- We do NOT sell or share face data with advertisers or data brokers
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
- Secure cloud storage with access controls
- Regular security audits
- Minimal data retention for face data
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data including any saved photos and color profiles
- Delete your saved photos and color profiles at any time
- Delete your entire account and all associated data
- Request information about how your data is processed
- Object to processing
- Export your data
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Maintain your session
- Enhance security
- Improve service performance
10. Third-Party Services
Our service integrates with third-party services including Google Gemini AI for image processing. These services have their own privacy policies. We select partners who maintain appropriate data protection standards.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information, including facial images, from children.
12. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this policy. Users will be notified of significant changes, particularly any changes affecting face data handling.
13. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for all data transfers.
14. Data Retention
We retain information based on the following:
- Face data (free users): Immediately deleted after processing
- Face data (premium saved photos): Retained until user deletes or closes account
- Color analysis (guest): Stored in browser localStorage, cleared when browser data is cleared
- Color analysis (registered): Retained until user deletes profile or closes account
- Account information: Retained while account is active
- All data deleted upon account closure
By using MyHairMagic.com, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our collection and use of information as described above, including the processing of facial images for hairstyle visualization and the collection of quiz responses for seasonal color analysis.