Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 7, 2026

wS School of Esthetics (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, https://www.wsschoolofesthetics.com (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

Information You Provide to Us

When you submit a form, request information, or contact us through the Site, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address (if provided)
Any information you include in your message
Program interest details and inquiries

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring/exit pages
General location information (city/state)

This information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies used by Wix and integrated services.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
Communicate with you about admissions, programs, scheduling, or services
Improve our Site, offerings, and overall user experience
Send marketing emails or newsletters only if you opt-in (you may unsubscribe at any time)
Maintain Site functionality, prevent fraud, and ensure security
Comply with legal obligations

Wix Website Platform & Hosting

Our Site is built and hosted using Wix.com Ltd. (“Wix”), which provides the online platform that allows us to present information, communicate with visitors, and collect submissions through contact forms.

Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and general Wix applications. Wix stores data on secure servers behind a firewall.

For more information about Wix’s privacy practices, please review:

Wix Privacy Policy: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Enable core Site functionality and security
Understand how visitors interact with our Site
Improve Site performance and user experience
Support analytics and (if enabled) marketing tools

Wix uses essential cookies for security and functionality and may also support optional analytics and marketing cookies depending on what features are enabled on the Site.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the Site functions.

Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information:

With service providers that help operate our Site and services (such as Wix and other integrated tools)
If required by law, subpoena, or legal process
To protect our rights, safety, or property, and the rights and safety of others
In connection with a business transaction (e.g., merger, acquisition, sale of assets)

Service providers are only permitted to use your personal information as needed to provide services to us and are expected to protect it.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information and use secure platforms and processes to help protect it.

However, no website, database, or online transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
Maintain business and administrative records
Meet legal and regulatory requirements

You may request deletion of your information as described below.

Your Rights and Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the details in the Contact Us section below.

If you receive promotional emails from us, you may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in the email.

Virginia Privacy Rights (Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act)

If you are a Virginia resident, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), subject to applicable exceptions.

Your Rights Under Virginia Law

You may have the right to:

Confirm whether we process your personal data
Access your personal data
Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
Delete personal data you provided to us or that we obtained about you
Obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable and readily usable format (data portability)
Opt out of certain types of processing, including:
- Targeted advertising
- The sale of personal data (note: we do not sell personal data)
- Profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects

How to Submit a Virginia Privacy Request

To exercise any of the rights above, please contact us using one of the methods below. For verification purposes, we may request additional information to confirm your identity and residency before responding.

Email: wsschoolofesthetics@gmail.com
Phone: 540-442-3435

Please include in your request:

Your full name
The email address or phone number you used to contact us
The type of request you are making (access, deletion, correction, etc.)

Our Response Timeline

We will respond to verified consumer requests within the timeframe required by Virginia law (generally within 45 days, with an extension permitted when reasonably necessary).

Appeals Process

If we deny your request, you may appeal our decision by replying to our response email or contacting us at:
Email: wsschoolofesthetics@gmail.com
Subject Line: “Virginia Privacy Appeal”

We will respond to your appeal within the timeframe required by Virginia law. If your appeal is denied, you may contact the Virginia Attorney General for further information.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the Site, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after updates are posted indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information, please contact:

wS School of Esthetics
Email: wsschoolofesthetics@gmail.com
Phone: 540-442-3435
Website: https://www.wsschoolofesthetics.com