Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 5, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Beauty Hive ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and interact with our Instagram integration.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Instagram Data

When you view our Instagram feed integration, we may access the following public information from Instagram:

  • Public Instagram posts (images and captions)
  • Post metadata (likes count, comments count, timestamp)
  • Public profile information (username, profile picture)

2.2 Website Usage Data

We may collect basic usage information through:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for:

  • Displaying Instagram Content: To show our Instagram posts on our website
  • Improving User Experience: To enhance website functionality and design
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website

We do NOT:

  • Sell your information to third parties
  • Use your data for advertising purposes
  • Share your data with external partners
  • Store personal Instagram data on our servers

4. Instagram Integration

Our website uses Instagram Basic Display API to display our business Instagram posts. This integration:

  • Only accesses our own business account's public posts
  • Does not collect or store visitor Instagram data
  • Does not require visitors to log in to Instagram
  • Caches post data temporarily in your browser for performance (automatically cleared after 1 hour)

5. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage: We use your browser's local storage to cache Instagram posts for up to 1 hour to improve loading times. This data:

  • Is stored only on your device
  • Is automatically deleted after 1 hour
  • Can be manually cleared by you at any time
  • Is not transmitted to our servers

Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect data, including HTTPS encryption for all website traffic.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may use the following third-party services:

  • Instagram API: For displaying our Instagram feed (governed by Instagram's Privacy Policy)
  • Square Appointments: For booking appointments (governed by Square's Privacy Policy)
  • Tailwind CSS CDN: For website styling

Each service has its own privacy policy that governs their data collection and use.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We do not use cookies for tracking purposes. The only browser storage we use is:

  • Local Storage: Temporarily caching Instagram posts (1 hour expiry)

You can clear this at any time through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about data we collect
  • Delete: Request deletion of any data (see our Data Deletion page)
  • Opt-Out: Stop using our website at any time
  • Clear Cache: Clear locally stored data through your browser

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

The Beauty Hive

6244 El Cajon Blvd 21

San Diego, CA 92115

Instagram: @isssbeenails

12. Data Deletion

For information about requesting data deletion, please visit our Data Deletion Instructions page.