PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 05/18/2026

1. INTRODUCTION

MedSpa Board ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use medspaboard.com (the "Site").

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide:

• For Consumers: Name, email, location (if you contact us or subscribe to updates)
• For MedSpa Applicants: Business name, owner information, medical director details, staff licenses, business address, phone, email, state licenses, ownership documentation, product sourcing information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address, browser type, device information
• Pages visited, time spent on Site, referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties:

• Verification of medical licenses from state licensing boards
• Business registration information from government databases
• Publicly available information about medspas and practitioners

3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

3.1 For Certification Services:

• Verify credentials and compliance with certification requirements
• Communicate with applicants about certification status
• Maintain directory listings for certified medspas
• Monitor ongoing compliance

3.2 For Site Operation:

• Provide and improve Site functionality
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send administrative information and updates
• Analyze Site usage and trends

3.3 For Marketing (with consent where required):

• Send newsletters and promotional materials
• Inform users about certification benefits and updates
• Showcase certified medspas on social media

3.4 For Legal Compliance:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect our rights and safety

4. INFORMATION SHARING

4.1 Public Directory: Information about certified medspas (business name, location, services, medical director) is publicly displayed in our directory.

4.2 Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who assist with:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Payment processing
• Analytics
• Marketing and communications

4.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

4.4 Business Transfers: Information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4.5 With Consent: We may share information with your consent or at your direction.

SMS/Mobile Messaging Privacy

• SMS Opt-In & Collection: We collect your mobile phone number when you voluntarily provide it to us through our website forms, appointment booking software, or during patient intake. By providing your phone number, you are opting in to receive SMS text messages from MedSpa Board LLC.
• Use of Information: Your mobile information is used primarily to provide you with appointment reminders, service updates, and (if you have opted in for marketing) special promotions or health-related notifications.
• NO SHARING OF DATA: Mobile information and opt-in consent will not be shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

5.1 We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze Site usage
• Deliver relevant content
• Track marketing effectiveness

5.2 Your Choices: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Disabling cookies may limit Site functionality.

5.3 Analytics: We use Google Analytics and similar services. See their privacy policies for more information.

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

6.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

6.2 All Users:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails

6.3 To Exercise Rights: Contact us at contact@medspaboard.com

7. DATA SECURITY

7.1 We implement reasonable security measures to protect information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments

7.2 However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. DATA RETENTION

8.1 We retain information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide certification services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

8.2 Certified medspa information is retained in our records even after certification expires or is revoked.

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

10. INTERNATIONAL USERS

The Site is operated in the United States. If you are located outside the US, your information will be transferred to and processed in the US, which may have different privacy laws.

11. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.

12. CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY

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

13. CONTACT US

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

• Email: contact@medspaboard.com
• Phone: 1-888-700-9997