Privacy Policy

1. Scope & Who We Are

Data Controller (GDPR/UK GDPR): Soteran LLC, at the address above.

Coverage: This Policy applies to visitors and subscribers who interact with the Site, our emails, and related features ("Services").

Not covered: Third-party sites or services we link to (including merchants reached via affiliate links). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

2. Information We Collect

A. You Provide Directly

• Email sign-ups: Your email address (and name/preferences if you provide them)
• Contact messages/surveys: The content you submit and your contact details
• Comments (if enabled): Screen name and comment content

B. Collected Automatically

• Usage & device data: IP address, approximate location (from IP), device/browser type, operating system, pages viewed, links clicked, referring/exit pages, timestamps, and cookie/identifier data
• Analytics signals: Aggregated engagement (page views, scroll depth, reading time) and traffic sources/UTM tags

C. Cookies & Similar Tech

• Cookies, pixels, tags, SDKs, local storage used by us and (if enabled) third parties for essential operations, analytics, advertising, and affiliate attribution
• Ad/affiliate identifiers to deliver/measure ads and attribute purchases

For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.

D. From Third Parties (if/when enabled)

• Advertising & affiliate partners may provide reports on ad impressions, interactions, and purchases attributed to our links (usually pseudonymous/aggregated)
• Email platform provides deliverability and engagement stats (opens/clicks)
• Social platforms may share aggregated analytics if you interact with our content there

3. Cookies, Tracking & Ads

We (and, if enabled, partners) use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, understand performance, and—if advertising is active—deliver more relevant ads.

Types of Cookies

• Strictly necessary — Essential for core functionality and security
• Performance/Analytics — Help us understand what content is most useful
• Functional — Remember your preferences (e.g., cookie choices)
• Advertising/Targeting — Serve/measure interest-based ads and limit ad repetition

Managing Preferences

Global Privacy Control (GPC): Where required by law, we treat a valid GPC signal as a request to opt out of "sale"/"sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising.

EEA/UK visitors: Non-essential cookies/trackers (analytics/ads) are used only with your consent. You can withdraw consent anytime via Cookie Settings.

4. How We Use Information

• Operate & secure the Site
• Analytics & improvement (to understand readership and enhance content/UX)
• Advertising & monetization (serve/measure ads; attribute affiliate commissions) if/when ads/affiliates are enabled
• Communications (send newsletters you asked for; respond to inquiries)
• Legal & fraud prevention (detect, investigate, prevent security incidents; comply with law; enforce terms)

5. How We Share Information

We share personal information with:

• Service providers/processors (hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, consent management) under contracts that limit their use of data
• Advertising & affiliate partners (if enabled) for ad delivery/measurement and purchase attribution
• Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants) under confidentiality
• Authorities where required by law or to protect rights/safety
• Business transfers (e.g., merger/acquisition) as part of the transaction

6. International Transfers

We are in the U.S. and may use providers that process data in the U.S. and other countries. Where required, transfers from the EEA/UK rely on safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

7. Data Retention

We strive to minimize retention. Currently:

• Newsletter emails: Kept until you unsubscribe, then we retain minimal suppression records to honor your opt-out
• Server logs & security records: Typically ~90 days unless needed longer for security/legal reasons
• Cookie/analytics/ad data (if enabled): Retained per vendor settings and your preferences/consents

8. Your Choices & Rights

Email Marketing

Unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails. We keep minimal data to honor your choice.

Cookies & Interest-Based Ads

• Use Cookie Settings (banner/footer) to manage non-essential cookies
• Use browser settings and the NAI/DAA/YourOnlineChoices tools above
• We honor GPC where required

California (CCPA/CPRA)

Nevada (NRS 603A)

Nevada residents may request to opt out of the sale of covered information by emailing privacy@glamgridbeauty.com with "Nevada Opt Out." (We do not sell covered information for monetary consideration, but we honor requests as required.)

EEA/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR)

Other U.S. States

Some states (e.g., CO, CT, VA, UT) provide similar rights (access, delete, correct, opt-out of targeted ads). Email privacy@glamgridbeauty.com to exercise applicable rights.

Appeals (where required by state law)

If we deny your request, you may appeal by emailing privacy@glamgridbeauty.com with subject line "Privacy Appeal."

9. Children's Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect such data. If you believe a child provided personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

10. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

11. Third-Party Links & Features

Links to third-party sites (including merchants via affiliate links) and embedded features (e.g., social shares, videos) are governed by those parties' privacy policies. Review those policies before providing information or completing purchases.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we'll post the new Policy here and update the Effective date above. In some cases, we may provide additional notice (e.g., banner or email). Your continued use means you accept the updated Policy.

13. How to Contact Us

Additional Notes & Disclosures