MBellish Studio by Maria
Effective Date: April 28, 2026
Last Updated: April 28, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to MBellish Studio by Maria (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are a permanent makeup (PMU) studio located on Mercer Island, Washington. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at mbellishstudiobymaria.com or contact us to inquire about our services.
Please read this policy carefully. If you have any questions, contact us at the details provided in Section 9.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Submit a consultation request or contact form on our website
- Communicate with us by email, phone, or social media
- Book an appointment or consultation
The information we may collect includes:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message content (your questions, goals, or service interests)
- Any photos or images you choose to share with us for consultation purposes
We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring URL
- Device type
This technical data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your consultation requests and inquiries
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Provide you with information about our PMU services (Brow PMU, Lip Blush, Tattoo Lightening & Removal)
- Follow up after your appointment with aftercare instructions or check-ins
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent – when you submit a form or contact us, you consent to us processing your information to respond
- Legitimate Interests – to operate and improve our business, provided your rights are not overridden
- Legal Obligation – where required by applicable law
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers – third-party tools that help us operate our website or manage appointments (e.g., scheduling platforms, email services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal requirements – if required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or governmental request
- Business transfer – in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies – small text files stored on your device – to improve your browsing experience. We use:
- Essential cookies – required for the website to function properly (set by WordPress)
- Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics, if enabled)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
For All Users
- Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction – request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion – request that we delete your personal data
- Opt-out – opt out of any marketing communications at any time
California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Delete personal information we have collected
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Consultation inquiry data is typically retained for up to 2 years after last contact.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
MBellish Studio by Maria
Mercer Island, Washington
📧 info@mbellishstudiobymaria.com
🌐 mbellishstudiobymaria.com
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
This Privacy Policy was prepared for MBellish Studio by Maria and reflects data practices as of the effective date above.