Privacy Policy — MakeupOnly.com

Last Updated: May 23, 2026

Welcome to MakeupOnly.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit makeuponly.com.

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

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Name and email address when subscribing to our newsletter
Comments you leave on blog posts
Any information you submit through contact forms

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we automatically collect:

IP address and browser type
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring URLs
Device and operating system information

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

2. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our site.

Comment cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Login cookies: When you log in, cookies are set to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last two days; screen option cookies last one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks.
Article editing cookies: If you edit or publish an article, a temporary cookie saves the post ID for one day. It contains no personal data.
Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This data is anonymized and aggregated.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

3. Affiliate Disclosure

MakeupOnly.com is a participant in affiliate marketing programs including but not limited to:

Amazon Associates Program — As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Sephora Affiliate Program
Ulta Beauty Affiliate Program
LTK (LikeToKnowIt) / RewardStyle
Other beauty and lifestyle affiliate networks

This means we may earn a small commission when you click links on our site and make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in. All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines.

4. Email Marketing

When you subscribe to our email list, we collect your name and email address. We use this information to:

Send beauty tips, tutorials, and content updates
Share product recommendations and exclusive deals
Notify you of new posts and resources

We use third-party email service providers (such as Beehiiv) to manage our email list. Your data is stored securely and never sold to third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

5. Embedded Content From Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content such as YouTube videos, Instagram posts, or images. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate and improve the website
Respond to comments and inquiries
Send newsletters and marketing emails (with your consent)
Analyze site traffic and user behavior
Comply with legal obligations
Detect and prevent spam and security threats

7. Who We Share Your Data With

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

Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis
Beehiiv — for email newsletter management
Gravatar / Automattic — for comment profile pictures
Affiliate networks — anonymized tracking for commission purposes
Law enforcement — if required by law

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

8. How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments: Retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
Email subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe.
User accounts: Personal information retained until account deletion is requested.
Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics default retention settings.

9. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your personal data
Withdraw consent for email marketing at any time
Opt out of Google Analytics tracking

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information including SSL encryption, security plugins, and regular site monitoring. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites including affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Children’s Privacy

MakeupOnly.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

13. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Email data is processed through our email marketing provider. Analytics data is processed through Google Analytics servers in the United States.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

MakeupOnly.com 📧 [makeuponlyinc@gmail.com] 🌐 makeuponly.com

This privacy policy was last updated on May 23, 2026.Share