Last updated: 2026-08-11
This Privacy Policy explains how CosmeticsBridge (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you use cosmeticsbridge.com and related membership, forms, and services.
1. Who we are
CosmeticsBridge provides cosmetics regulatory intelligence, membership tools (including Workbench and Verify Claim), and related professional services information. For privacy questions, use our Contact page.
2. Information we collect
- Account data — name, email, password (hashed), membership level, and profile details you provide when you register or manage an account.
- Membership & billing references — plan selection, renewal status, and transaction references. Paid checkout is processed by PayPal; we do not store full payment card numbers on our servers. PayPal processes payment data under its own privacy policy.
- Form submissions — Contact, services diagnostic, Verify Claim, and similar forms (message content, company context, market, and optional attachments).
- Usage & technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP, cookies, and similar technologies for security, analytics, and site performance.
- Communications — emails or messages you send us, and our replies.
3. How we use information
- Provide and improve the website, memberships, Workbench, Verify Claim, and related features.
- Process Free / Individual / Enterprise memberships and PayPal checkout.
- Respond to enquiries, diagnostics, and verification requests.
- Send service notices (account, billing, security). Marketing email only where permitted and with opt-out where required.
- Protect the site (fraud, abuse, security logging) and meet legal obligations.
4. Legal bases (where applicable)
Depending on your location, we may rely on: performance of a contract (membership and account services); legitimate interests (security, product improvement, B2B communications); consent (where required for cookies or marketing); and legal obligation.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
We use essential cookies for login, security, and membership session. We may use analytics or performance cookies to understand traffic and improve the site. You can control cookies through your browser settings; blocking essential cookies may limit site features.
6. Sharing of information
We may share data with:
- Service providers that host the site, email, forms, analytics, security, or membership software — under confidentiality and processing terms.
- PayPal for paid membership checkout and payment processing.
- Professional partners only when needed to fulfil a services engagement you request, and as described at the time of engagement.
- Authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
We do not sell your personal information.
7. International transfers
Our infrastructure and providers may process data in countries other than yours. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent measures) with processors.
8. Retention
We keep account and membership records for as long as your account is active and as needed for billing, disputes, and legal retention. Form and verification records are kept for operational history and quality. Logs are retained for a limited security period. You may request deletion subject to legal and contractual limits.
9. Security
We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures (access control, HTTPS, hashed passwords, least-privilege hosting practices). No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
10. Your rights
Depending on applicable law (including GDPR/UK GDPR or similar), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing, and to data portability. You may withdraw consent where processing is consent-based. To exercise rights, contact us via the Contact page. You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority where you live or work.
11. Children
The site is intended for business and professional use. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
12. Changes
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will change when we do. Material changes may be highlighted on the site or by email where appropriate.
13. Contact
Privacy requests: Contact CosmeticsBridge.