Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

1. Information We Collect

CurlyGirl collects the following types of information:

  • Account Information: Email address and name when you sign up using Google authentication
  • Hair Care Data: Products you scan, wash day logs, and hair care routines you create
  • Product Images: Photos you take of products for AI identification
  • Usage Data: How you interact with the app to improve our services

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide personalized hair care tracking and recommendations
  • Identify products using AI when you scan barcodes or take photos
  • Store your wash day history and product preferences
  • Improve our AI models and app features
  • Send important updates about the service (with your consent)

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on Microsoft Azure servers. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Secure database storage with access controls
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Secure authentication through Google OAuth

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Authentication: For secure sign-in
  • OpenAI: For AI-powered product identification and recommendations
  • Brave Search API: For finding product information
  • Sentry: For error tracking and app stability
  • Azure Blob Storage: For storing product images

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data1
  • Request deletion of your account and data1
  • Export your hair care data1
  • Opt-out of non-essential communications1

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we need to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

CurlyGirl is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years of age.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Or visit our contact page

1 Manual Request Process: These features are not yet automated within the app. To exercise these rights, please contact our support team at [email protected] with your specific request. Include your registered email address and clearly describe what action you would like us to take. We will process your request within 30 days and may contact you to verify your identity before proceeding. While we work on implementing automated self-service options, our team is committed to handling each request personally to ensure your privacy rights are fully respected.