PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: May 14, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to House of Annex, an editorial firm dedicated to serving salon owners, hairstylists, and makeup artists. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, sign up for our workshops, or participate in our shows.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and billing address when you register for workshops, apply to participate in shows, or create an account.

  • Professional Information: Your salon affiliation, professional experience, portfolio, social media handles, and other information relevant to your work as a salon professional.

  • Payment Information: Credit card details or other payment information when you complete a transaction for workshop registration (this information is processed securely through our payment processors).

  • Media Content: Photos, videos, or other content you submit as part of your portfolio or for consideration in our shows.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and browser information.

  • Communications: Records of correspondence if you contact us.

How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

  • Create an account

  • Register for workshops

  • Apply to participate in our shows

  • Submit portfolio materials

  • Sign up for our newsletter

  • Complete contact forms

  • Browse our website

  • Interact with our social media

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process workshop registrations and show applications

  • Communicate with you about upcoming workshops and shows

  • Connect you with industry opportunities and networking events

  • Share your submitted work (with your consent) in our editorial publications

  • Create and distribute promotional materials for our shows (with your consent)

  • Send educational and promotional emails if you've opted in

  • Improve our website and professional services

  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who help us operate our business (payment processors, event venues, production teams)

  • Other industry professionals when facilitating networking opportunities (only with your consent)

  • Show sponsors and partners (in aggregated or anonymized form unless you've provided consent)

  • Legal authorities when required by law

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Opt-out of marketing communications

  • California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.