Privacy Policy – Black Hair Media

My Black Hair Diary & HairStrands Studio

Last Updated: August 22,2025

Introduction

My Black Hair Diary & HairStrands Studio are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in connection with our iOS mobile application (“My Black Hair Diary”, “Hair Diary,” “HairStrands Studio,” “the App,” “our App”).Our Core Promise: Hair Diary & Hair Strands Studio do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information about you or your usage of the app to our servers or any third parties.

Information We Do NOT Collect

My Black Hair Diary & HairStrands Studio operate with a privacy-first approach. We do not collect, access, store, or share: Personal identification information (name, email, phone number, etc.) Photos or images you add to your hair diary. App usage data or analytics. Device information or identifiers, Location data, Any other personal or sensitive information

How Your Data is Stored

All data created within Hair Diary & HairStrands, including: Your hair diary entries, photos and images, personal notes and observations, App settings and preferences, are stored locally on your iOS device only. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to share specific content through the optional social sharing features described below.

Optional Social Sharing Features

Hair Diary & HairStrands include optional features that allow you to share photos from your hair diary to: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), etc. Important Notes About Social Sharing: These features are entirely optional and not required to use the app. You have complete control over what content you choose to share. When you use these features, you are subject to the privacy policies and terms of service of Facebook and X respectively. We do not receive any information about your social media accounts or sharing activities. Shared content is transmitted directly from your device to the chosen social platform

Third-Party Services

When you choose to share content to Facebook or X: Your interaction is directly with Facebook or X. These platforms may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services:
Facebook Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
X Privacy Policy: https://twitter.com/privacy

Data Security

Since all your data remains on your device: Your data security depends on your device’s built-in security features. We recommend using iOS security features like device passcodes, Touch ID, or Face ID. Regular iOS updates help maintain security. Consider backing up your device regularly to prevent data loss. Children’s Privacy. My Black Hair Diary and HairStrands Studio do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we don’t collect any personal information from any users, the app can be used by individuals of any age, subject to parental guidance and supervision for minors.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do: We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Significant changes will be communicated through app updates or notifications. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

Your Rights and Choices.

Since My Black Hair Diary does not collect personal information, traditional data rights (such as data deletion requests) are not applicable. However, you have complete control over your data: You can delete any content within the app at any time. You can delete the app and all associated data from your device. You can choose whether or not to use the optional social sharing features.

Contact Us. If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or Hair Diary’s/HairStrands Studio’s privacy practices, please contact us at:

My Black Hair Diary/HairStrands Studio

Black Hair Media, LLC
Email: support@blackhairmedia.com
Website:
http://www.myblackhairdiary.com
https://www.blackhairmedia.com

Compliance: This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including: California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Other applicable local privacy regulations
Since we do not collect personal information, many traditional privacy law obligations do not apply to our app’s core functionality.
Summary: Hair Diary and HairStrands Studio is designed with your privacy in mind. We don’t collect your information, your data stays on your device, and you have complete control over what you choose to share, if anything at all.

Black Hair Media Newsletter Privacy Policy

Effective: 10/5/2026
What we collect. When you subscribe, we collect your email address and, if you provide it, your name. We also collect basic information about how you interact with our emails, such as whether an email was opened or a link was clicked, so we can improve what we send.

How we use it. We use your information only to send you the Black Hair Media newsletter, announcements, and updates about our articles, apps, books, products, and community. You choose which emails you receive when you sign up.

We do not sell your information. We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Our emails are delivered through a trusted email service provider (MailPoet), which processes your information only to send our emails on our behalf.

Unsubscribing. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time. You can also email us at [contact email] to have your information removed from our list entirely.

How long we keep it. We keep your information while you’re subscribed. If you unsubscribe or ask us to delete your information, we’ll remove it within a reasonable time.

Changes to this policy. If we make meaningful changes to how we use your information, we’ll notify subscribers by email before the changes take effect, so you can decide whether to stay subscribed.

Contact us. Questions? Email info@blackhairmedia.com.