Last updated: 24 August 2026
Into The Hair is a supportive editorial space for honest stories and useful information about hair, identity and hair loss. This policy explains how we handle your information, submitted stories and participation in our community.
Information we collect
When you browse the site, our WordPress website may receive basic technical information such as your browser type, device type, pages visited and IP address through standard server logs and essential cookies.
If you join the newsletter, we collect the email address you provide. If you submit a story, we collect your name, email address, story title, chosen category, story text, publication preference and consent confirmation. If you contact us, we receive the details you include in your message.
How we use your information
- To operate, protect and improve Into The Hair.
- To review story submissions and contact contributors about editing or publication.
- To publish an approved story using the name preference selected by its contributor.
- To send occasional editorial emails to newsletter subscribers.
- To respond to questions, requests and concerns.
- To prevent spam, abuse and security incidents.
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Story submissions and editorial review
Submitting a story does not guarantee publication. Every submission enters a private editorial review queue. Our team may edit a story for clarity, length, house style, safety or privacy. We will not knowingly change the meaning of a contributor’s experience.
You keep ownership of your original story. By submitting it, you give Into The Hair permission to review, edit and, if accepted, publish it on this website and promote the published story through our editorial and social channels. You may choose to be credited by first name, full name or anonymously.
Please share only material you have the right to submit. Do not include another person’s private medical details, identifying information, copyrighted work or images without permission. We may decline or remove content that is abusive, discriminatory, misleading, promotional, unsafe or outside the purpose of the site.
Sensitive and health information
Hair-loss stories may include personal health experiences. Share only what you are comfortable making available to our editorial team and, if accepted, to the public. Content on Into The Hair is for editorial and general informational purposes; it is not medical advice and does not replace care from a qualified health professional.
Newsletter choices
Newsletter subscribers receive occasional stories and updates. You can ask to unsubscribe at any time through our Contact page. We use your newsletter email only for this purpose unless we are required by law to do otherwise.
Cookies and external services
The website may use cookies that are necessary for WordPress administration, security and basic site operation. If we add optional analytics, advertising or embedded third-party services in the future, this policy and any required consent controls should be updated before those services are enabled. Links to other websites are governed by those websites’ own policies.
How long we keep information
We keep newsletter details until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete them. Story submissions and related correspondence are retained while they are under review and for a reasonable editorial record afterward. Published stories may remain online until removed or updated through our editorial process. Technical logs are kept only as long as needed for operation and security.
Your choices
You may ask us to correct or delete personal information we hold, unsubscribe from the newsletter, withdraw a story before publication, or request a correction or removal after publication. Some information may need to be retained for legal, security or legitimate editorial record-keeping reasons.
Children’s privacy
Into The Hair is not designed to collect personal information from children under 13. A young person should involve a parent or guardian before submitting a story or personal information.
Community care
We want this to be a respectful place. Comments, messages or submissions that shame appearance, promote harassment, contain hate speech, expose private information or encourage unsafe behaviour are not welcome and may be removed. Lived experiences can differ; disagreement should remain humane and constructive.
Security and policy updates
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, but no online service can promise absolute security. We may update this policy as the website and its services change. The latest version and update date will always appear on this page.
Contact us
For privacy questions, newsletter removal, story withdrawal or editorial concerns, please use our Contact page. Include enough information for us to identify and respond to your request.