Last Updated: [10/15/2025]
At Loc Guide Nia, your privacy matters. We’re committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use it. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Who We Are
Loc Guide Nia (“we,” “our,” or “us”) helps people with locs find trusted, verified locticians in their area.
Our website (https://locguidenia.com and its related pages such as quiz.locguidenia.com) provides stylist matching services, booking tools, and educational content about loc care.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Name and contact information (such as email address and phone number)
- Location or city (to match you with nearby locticians)
- Answers to quiz questions about your hair type, style goals, and preferences
- Booking details (appointment requests, preferred dates, etc.)
b. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Interaction data (such as pages visited, quiz progress, and clicks)
c. From Third-Party Services
If you interact with our ads or booking forms on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or Google, those platforms may share basic engagement data with us (according to their privacy settings).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Match you with verified locticians based on your quiz answers
- Contact you about your stylist match via email or text
- Help your matched stylist reach out to you to discuss pricing, services, and availability
- Improve our quiz and website experience
- Send helpful loc care tips, updates, and promotional offers (you can opt out anytime)
4. How We Share Information
We only share your information with:
- Matched locticians: To help them contact you about your requested services.
- Service providers: For secure website hosting, email delivery, or text messaging.
- Advertising partners: To measure ad performance and improve targeting (no sensitive quiz data is shared).
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Text Messaging and Email Consent
By submitting your phone number or email through our quiz or booking forms, you agree to receive messages from Loc Guide Nia and your matched loctician.
You can unsubscribe or reply “STOP” to opt out anytime.
6. Data Security
We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your personal data. While no online platform can guarantee 100% security, we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your information.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access or request a copy of your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for future communications
To make a request, contact us at info@locguidenia.com.
8. Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal or business requirements.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our site may include links to other websites or loctician profiles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
📧 info@locguidenia.com