Achieving 360 waves with straight hair can be challenging but not impossible. Although it may sound like an oxymoron to refer to people with straight hair waves as straight hair wavers, we will break down the science and methods behind transforming straight or wavy hair into defined 360 waves.
Even though getting 360 waves is often associated with people who have curlier hair textures, those with straight or wavy hair can get the same defined look. While it requires more effort and specific techniques, understanding the science behind hair textures and using the right tools can lead you to the perfect 360 waves. In this guide, we’ll break down the process and address the most common challenges faced by straight hair wavers.
Understanding the Science Behind Straight Hair and 360 Waves
The Misconception of “Straight Hair Wavers”
A common misconception in the wave community is the term “straight hair wavers.” Many people who identify as having straight hair often have a subtle wave or curl to their hair—particularly when it is longer. While the curl may not be as pronounced as with curlier textures, it is important to recognize that almost all hair types have some degree of curl. Hair grows out from the scalp and, due to the effects of gravity, even straighter hair will start to show a slight wave or curl as it lengthens.
For those with wavy or slightly straight hair, this natural pattern provides a foundation for creating 360 waves. As the hair gets longer, waves start forming naturally, particularly at the ends where gravity has less of an effect.
The above video demonstrates the Simple Science Behind How To Get 360 Waves with “Straight Hair”
Why Gravity Has Less Effect on the Ends of Straight Hair Waves
Gravity plays an important role in how hair behaves. At the roots, gravity pulls the hair downward, causing it to appear straighter as it grows out. This is especially true for individuals with looser curl patterns or straighter hair. The weight of the hair at the top exerts a stronger force due to proximity to the scalp, which results in a more stretched or flattened appearance.
However, as hair extends further away from the scalp, gravity’s impact diminishes. The longer strands at the ends of the hair are less affected by the pull of gravity, allowing the natural curl or wave pattern to emerge more freely. Essentially, the further down the hair strand you go, the less weight there is pulling on it, which allows the hair’s natural texture to show more prominently.
The above photo is an exaggeration of the effects of gravity on straight hair waves.
This is why, in many cases, individuals with straight or wavy hair might notice that their hair appears straighter near the scalp but starts to wave or curl slightly at the ends. The reduced tension from gravity allows the hair’s inherent wave or curl pattern to manifest more visibly toward the bottom of the strand. For straight-haired wavers, understanding this concept helps explain why wave definition improves as the hair grows longer and why techniques like wolfing (allowing the hair to grow out) are essential for developing deeper 360 waves.
When you allow the hair to grow longer, you give the ends more freedom to express their natural curl, which plays a vital role in enhancing wave formation. Brushing and combing help train the hair to maintain these waves even as gravity works against it near the roots.
Understanding Curl Patterns for Straight Hair Waves
Curl patterns vary significantly between individuals. People with straight or wavy hair may have more difficulty forming 360 waves compared to those with tight curls. However, the science behind waving remains consistent. The hair’s natural tendency to curl, even if subtle, allows for wave formation when manipulated correctly.
The key to creating waves in straighter hair lies in enhancing the natural curl pattern through brushing, combing, and other techniques. The longer the hair grows, the more visible the wave pattern becomes. This is why many straight-haired wavers rely on methods like wolfing to achieve their desired wave definition.
Straight Hair Waves: Simple Science on How to Get 360 Waves 9
The above image shows how curl patterns play a crucial role in achieving 360 waves, as they dictate how the hair responds to styling techniques. Hair can be categorized into five major curl types, each exhibiting distinct characteristics that affect the waving process:
Straight Hair: Straight hair lacks any curl pattern, presenting a smooth texture that falls flat against the scalp. This type often requires more manipulation through styling tools or products to achieve waves, as the natural tendency of straight hair is to resist curling.
Wavy Hair: Wavy hair has a slight wave pattern, resembling an “S” shape. This curl type is more amenable to forming waves than straight hair because it has inherent movement. With the right techniques, such as brushing and product application, wavy hair can be styled into defined waves at longer lengths.
Curly Hair: Curly hair features tighter curls that can vary from loose to well-defined spirals. This curl type tends to hold moisture better, making it ideal for styling into waves. The natural curliness provides a solid foundation for forming waves, but it may require additional effort to flatten and shape the curls into a wave pattern.
Coily Hair: Coily hair has a dense, zigzag curl pattern that can form tight, spring-like curls. This type is highly textured and has a lot of volume, which can be advantageous for creating waves. However, the hair’s natural density means it often requires more time and effort to manipulate into waves, as the curls can revert quickly if not styled properly.
Kinky Hair: Kinky hair is characterized by its tight, densely packed curls that can sometimes appear almost flat due to their compactness. Although it can create a beautiful wave pattern when styled, kinky hair often demands more skill and patience to manage. The unique texture can lead to stunning waves if the right products and techniques are employed.
Understanding these curl types helps individuals identify their hair’s natural tendencies and choose the most effective methods for achieving 360 waves. Whether one has straight, wavy, curly, coily, or kinky hair, embracing the unique curl pattern is essential for achieving beautiful and defined waves.
Tools and Techniques to Get 360 Waves with Straight Hair
The Power of Brushing and Combing
Brushing and combing are essential tools for manipulating straight or wavy hair into 360 waves. Consistency is key. Much like pulling a string tight causes it to curl, brushing your hair in a uniform pattern trains it to form waves. By using the right brush or comb, you can gradually enhance your natural curl pattern.
In the video shown above, the following example is provided to showcase how you can go from a person with “straight hair”
Using a comb may be more beneficial if you are a straight hair waver
Just like with a ballon string, the more you brush and comb your hair the more results you will see
Your hair will not curl this much, but this is a visual representation of how your hair curls over time
For straight-haired wavers, brushing techniques are especially important. The key is to brush frequently, ensuring that you cover all angles of your hair. Brushing helps the hair lie flat and encourages the curl formation that leads to waves. A medium or hard bristle brush is often recommended for straighter hair types when your hair is drier, as it can provide more grip and control during the training process.
Wolfing: Growing Your Hair to Enhance Waves
Wolfing is a crucial step in the wave process for all hair types, but it’s particularly important for straight-haired wavers. Wolfing simply means allowing your hair to grow out without cutting it for several weeks. The purpose of wolfing is to give your hair the length needed to develop more defined waves.
As your hair grows longer, the curl pattern tightens, and the waves become more pronounced. Regular brushing during the wolfing phase is essential, as it helps train the hair to maintain the wave pattern even as it gets longer. The longer you wolf, the deeper and more noticeable your waves will be.
Choosing the Right Products for Straight Hair Waves
Curl Enhancing Products: When and When Not to Use
There’s often confusion about the role of curl-enhancing products when it comes to creating straight hair waves. Products like Curl Enhancing Smoothie are designed to enhance an existing curl pattern. This means they only work if you already have some degree of curl. If your hair is truly straight and lacks any natural curl, using curl-enhancing products won’t create waves.
However, if you have slightly wavy hair, these products can help bring out more definition in your curl pattern, which will assist in creating 360 waves. The key is to understand your hair’s natural texture and choose products that align with your curl pattern.
How to Use Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing Smoothie for Straight Hair Wavers
Preparation and Application Before applying Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing Smoothie, it’s essential to start with clean, damp hair. Begin by washing your hair with a suitable shampoo and following up with a conditioner that restores your hair’s pH balance. Once you have rinsed the conditioner, gently towel dry your hair to remove excess water or use a t-shirt. The Curl Enhancing Smoothie works best when applied to hair that is not dripping wet, as this allows for better product absorption and styling.
Using the Product Take a generous amount of the Curl Enhancing Smoothie and rub it between your palms to warm it up. This step ensures an even distribution when applied to your hair. Start applying the smoothie from the center of your crown and work your way out to the ends of your hair. By starting at your crown, avoid having product dripping into your face when you start to brush. For best results, start from the crown and then tap outward to ensure that all of the product does not rest in the center of your head only.
Styling Techniques After evenly distributing the product, you can choose your preferred brush or comb to begin to create your desired wave pattern. As a straight hair waver, a softer or medium bristle brush may work better than using a hard brush while your hair is slightly wet. If you use a comb, it is better to use it after your hair is dry; however, you will want to make sure that the comb creates static electricity because it can help your hair curl more.
Drying and Maintenance Once you’ve styled your hair, you can allow it to air dry, but we recommend using a durag or wave cap to compress your hair. When your hair is shorter, you will notice that your hair just looks flat; however, the longer it gets, the durag or wave cap will allow you to maintain the progress you are making.
For optimal results, the Curl Enhancing Smoothie can be combined with other products, such as a leave-in conditioner or gel, depending on your hair’s needs. This product is perfect for enhancing your natural curls and waves, providing moisture and definition while minimizing frizz.
Product Recommendations for Straighter Hair Types
For straight-haired wavers, products that moisturize and hold the hair in place are more important than curl enhancers. Pomades, oils, and moisturizers designed for waves will help keep your hair in place while you train it to form waves. These products prevent dryness and make brushing more effective.
When selecting a product, choose something that doesn’t weigh your hair down too much but provides enough hold to keep your wave pattern intact. Experimenting with different types of wave pomades can help you find the perfect balance for your hair type.
Common Challenges with Straight Hair Waves and How to Overcome Them
Why 360 Waves Require More Effort for Straight Hair
One of the biggest challenges for straight-haired wavers is that it takes more time and effort to achieve the same results as those with curlier hair. Since the natural curl pattern in straight or wavy hair is less pronounced, more manipulation is needed to form waves.
Brushing, combing, and wolfing are crucial techniques that require consistency and patience. It’s also essential to keep your hair moisturized to prevent dryness, which can make it harder for waves to form. By sticking to a routine, using the right products, and understanding your hair’s unique curl pattern, you can successfully achieve 360 waves, even with straight hair.
Conclusion for Straight Hair Wavers
Getting 360 waves with straight or wavy hair is possible, but it requires dedication, patience, and the right techniques. By understanding the science behind hair curl patterns and using effective brushing, wolfing, and moisturizing techniques, you can train your hair to form the perfect wave pattern. Don’t be discouraged by the process—it may take time, but the results are worth it.
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SUMMARY OF PRIVACY POLICY KEY POINTS
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In Short:We collect personal information that you provide to us.
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.
Personal Information Provided by You. The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect may include the following:
names
phone numbers
email addresses
contact preferences
contact or authentication data
subscription
Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information.
All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.
Information automatically collected
In Short: Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our Services.
We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.
Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies.
The information we collect includes:
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Device Data. We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the Services. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, location, browser type, hardware model, Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating system, and system configuration information.
Location Data. We collect location data such as information about your device’s location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Services. For example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your device. However, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the Services.
Information collected from other sources
In Short: We may collect limited data from public databases, marketing partners, and other outside sources.
In order to enhance our ability to provide relevant marketing, offers, and services to you and update our records, we may obtain information about you from other sources, such as public databases, joint marketing partners, affiliate programs, data providers, and from other third parties. This information includes mailing addresses, job titles, email addresses, phone numbers, intent data (or user behavior data), Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, social media profiles, social media URLs, and custom profiles, for purposes of targeted advertising and event promotion.
2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent.
We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including:
To deliver and facilitate delivery of services to the user. We may process your information to provide you with the requested service.
To respond to user inquiries/offer support to users. We may process your information to respond to your inquiries and solve any potential issues you might have with the requested service.
To enable user-to-user communications. We may process your information if you choose to use any of our offerings that allow for communication with another user.
To request feedback. We may process your information when necessary to request feedback and to contact you about your use of our Services.
To send you marketing and promotional communications. We may process the personal information you send to us for our marketing purposes, if this is in accordance with your marketing preferences. You can opt out of our marketing emails at any time. For more information, see “WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?” below).
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To identify usage trends. We may process information about how you use our Services to better understand how they are being used so we can improve them.
To determine the effectiveness of our marketing and promotional campaigns. We may process your information to better understand how to provide marketing and promotional campaigns that are most relevant to you.
To save or protect an individual’s vital interest. We may process your information when necessary to save or protect an individual’s vital interest, such as to prevent harm.
3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We only process your personal information when we believe it is necessary and we have a valid legal reason (i.e., legal basis) to do so under applicable law, like with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services to enter into or fulfill our contractual obligations, to protect your rights, or to fulfill our legitimate business interests.
If you are located in the EU or UK, this section applies to you.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR require us to explain the valid legal bases we rely on in order to process your personal information. As such, we may rely on the following legal bases to process your personal information:
Consent. We may process your information if you have given us permission (i.e., consent) to use your personal information for a specific purpose. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Click here to withdaw your consent.
Performance of a Contract. We may process your personal information when we believe it is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, including providing our Services or at your request prior to entering into a contract with you.
Legitimate Interests. We may process your information when we believe it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests and those interests do not outweigh your interests and fundamental rights and freedoms. For example, we may process your personal information for some of the purposes described in order to:
Send users information about special offers and discounts on our products and services
Develop and display personalized and relevant advertising content for our users
Analyze how our services are used so we can improve them to engage and retain users
Support our marketing activities
Understand how our users use our products and services so we can improve user experience
Legal Obligations. We may process your information where we believe it is necessary for compliance with our legal obligations, such as to cooperate with a law enforcement body or regulatory agency, exercise or defend our legal rights, or disclose your information as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.
Vital Interests. We may process your information where we believe it is necessary to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of a third party, such as situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person.
If you are located in Canada, this section applies to you.
We may process your information if you have given us specific permission (i.e., express consent) to use your personal information for a specific purpose, or in situations where your permission can be inferred (i.e., implied consent). You can withdraw your consent at any time. Click here to learn more about how to withdaw your consent.
In some exceptional cases, we may be legally permitted under applicable law to process your information without your consent, including, for example:
If collection is clearly in the interests of an individual and consent cannot be obtained in a timely way
For investigations and fraud detection and prevention
For business transactions provided certain conditions are met
If it is contained in a witness statement and the collection is necessary to assess, process, or settle an insurance claim
For identifying injured, ill, or deceased persons and communicating with next of kin
If we have reasonable grounds to believe an individual has been, is, or may be victim of financial abuse
If it is reasonable to expect collection and use with consent would compromise the availability or the accuracy of the information and the collection is reasonable for purposes related to investigating a breach of an agreement or a contravention of the laws of Canada or a province
If disclosure is required to comply with a subpoena, warrant, court order, or rules of the court relating to the production of records
If it was produced by an individual in the course of their employment, business, or profession and the collection is consistent with the purposes for which the information was produced
If the collection is solely for journalistic, artistic, or literary purposes
If the information is publicly available and is specified by the regulations
4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
In Short: We may share information in specific situations described in this section and/or with the following third parties.
Vendors, Consultants, and Other Third-Party Service Providers. We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents (“third parties“) who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. The third parties we may share personal information with are as follows:
Advertising, Direct Marketing, and Lead Generation
Google AdSense
Affiliate Marketing Programs
Amazon Affiliation
Allow Users to Connect to Their Third-Party Accounts
Discord account
Content Optimization
Gravatar, Instagram embed, Google Fonts and YouTube video embed
Retargeting Platforms
Google Analytics Remarketing and Google Ads Remarketing
Social Media Sharing and Advertising
Facebook advertising and Instagram advertising
User Account Registration and Authentication
WordPress Single Sign On
User Commenting and Forums
Google Tag Manager
Web and Mobile Analytics
Google Analytics
Website Hosting
WordPress.com
We also may need to share your personal information in the following situations:
Business Transfers. We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
5. WHAT IS OUR STANCE ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES?
In Short: We are not responsible for the safety of any information that you share with third parties that we may link to or who advertise on our Services, but are not affiliated with, our Services.
The Services may link to third-party websites, online services, or mobile applications and/or contain advertisements from third parties that are not affiliated with us and which may link to other websites, services, or applications. Accordingly, we do not make any guarantee regarding any such third parties, and we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of such third-party websites, services, or applications. The inclusion of a link towards a third-party website, service, or application does not imply an endorsement by us. We cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of data you provide to any third parties. Any data collected by third parties is not covered by this privacy notice. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other websites, services, or applications that may be linked to or from the Services. You should review the policies of such third parties and contact them directly to respond to your questions.
6. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?
In Short: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Notice.
7. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law.
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements). No purpose in this notice will require us keeping your personal information for longer than 1 year.
When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.
8. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?
In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.
We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Services is at your own risk. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.
9. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: In some regions, such as the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), and Canada, you have rights that allow you greater access to and control over your personal information. You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time.
In some regions (like the EEA, UK, and Canada), you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure; (iii) to restrict the processing of your personal information; and (iv) if applicable, to data portability. In certain circumstances, you may also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information. You can make such a request by contacting us by using the contact details provided in the section “HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?” below.
We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
If you are located in the EEA or UK and you believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the right to complain to your local data protection supervisory authority. You can find their contact details here: https://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/bodies/authorities/index_en.htm.
Withdrawing your consent: If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, which may be express and/or implied consent depending on the applicable law, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us by using the contact details provided in the section “HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?” below.
However, please note that this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal, nor when applicable law allows, will it affect the processing of your personal information conducted in reliance on lawful processing grounds other than consent.
Opting out of marketing and promotional communications:You can unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the emails that we send, replying “STOP” or “UNSUBSCRIBE” to the SMS messages that we send, or by contacting us using the details provided in the section “HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?” below. You will then be removed from the marketing lists. However, we may still communicate with you — for example, to send you service-related messages that are necessary for the administration and use of your account, to respond to service requests, or for other non-marketing purposes.
Cookies and similar technologies: Most Web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies. If you choose to remove cookies or reject cookies, this could affect certain features or services of our Services. To opt out of interest-based advertising by advertisers on our Services visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/.
If you have questions or comments about your privacy rights, you may email us at [email protected].
10. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy notice.
11. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: Yes, if you are a resident of California, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information.
California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the “Shine The Light” law, permits our users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided below.
If you are under 18 years of age, reside in California, and have a registered account with Services, you have the right to request removal of unwanted data that you publicly post on the Services. To request removal of such data, please contact us using the contact information provided below and include the email address associated with your account and a statement that you reside in California. We will make sure the data is not publicly displayed on the Services, but please be aware that the data may not be completely or comprehensively removed from all our systems (e.g., backups, etc.).
CCPA Privacy Policy Notice
The California Code of Regulations defines a “resident” as:
(1) every individual who is in the State of California for other than a temporary or transitory purpose and
(2) every individual who is domiciled in the State of California who is outside the State of California for a temporary or transitory purpose
All other individuals are defined as “non-residents.”
If this definition of “resident” applies to you, we must adhere to certain rights and obligations regarding your personal information.
What categories of personal information do we collect?
We have collected the following categories of personal information in the past twelve (12) months:
Category
Examples
Collected
A. Identifiers
Contact details, such as real name, alias, postal address, telephone or mobile contact number, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, and account name
YES
B. Personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute
Name, contact information, education, employment, employment history, and financial information
YES
C. Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law
Gender and date of birth
YES
D. Commercial information
Transaction information, purchase history, financial details, and payment information
YES
E. Biometric information
Fingerprints and voiceprints
YES
F. Internet or other similar network activity
Browsing history, search history, online behavior, interest data, and interactions with our and other websites, applications, systems, and advertisements
YES
G. Geolocation data
Device location
YES
H. Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information
Images and audio, video or call recordings created in connection with our business activities
YES
I. Professional or employment-related information
Business contact details in order to provide you our services at a business level or job title, work history, and professional qualifications if you apply for a job with us
YES
J. Education Information
Student records and directory information
NO
K. Inferences drawn from other personal information
Inferences drawn from any of the collected personal information listed above to create a profile or summary about, for example, an individual’s preferences and characteristics
NO
We may also collect other personal information outside of these categories instances where you interact with us in person, online, or by phone or mail in the context of:
Receiving help through our customer support channels;
Participation in customer surveys or contests; and
Facilitation in the delivery of our Services and to respond to your inquiries.
How do we use and share your personal information?
JUSTINTIME LLC collects and shares your personal information through:
Targeting cookies/Marketing cookies
Social media cookies
Click redirects: Amazon Affiliate Link and E-Commerce Affiliate Link.
Social media plugins: Discord and Instagram. We use social media features, such as a “Like” button, and widgets, such as a “Share” button, in our Services. Such features may process your Internet Protocol (IP) address and track which page you are visiting on our website. We may place a cookie to enable the feature to work correctly. If you are logged in on a certain social media platform and you interact with a widget or button belonging to that social media platform, this information may be recorded to your profile of such social media platform. To avoid this, you should log out from that social media platform before accessing or using the Services. Social media features and widgets may be hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our Services. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy notices of the companies that provide them. By clicking on one of these buttons, you agree to the use of this plugin and consequently the transfer of personal information to the corresponding social media service. We have no control over the essence and extent of these transmitted data or their additional processing.
More information about our data collection and sharing practices can be found in this privacy notice.
If you are using an authorized agent to exercise your right to opt out we may deny a request if the authorized agent does not submit proof that they have been validly authorized to act on your behalf.
Will your information be shared with anyone else?
We may disclose your personal information with our service providers pursuant to a written contract between us and each service provider. Each service provider is a for-profit entity that processes the information on our behalf.
We may use your personal information for our own business purposes, such as for undertaking internal research for technological development and demonstration. This is not considered to be “selling” of your personal information.
JUSTINTIME LLC has not sold any personal information to third parties for a business or commercial purpose in the preceding twelve (12) months.
JUSTINTIME LLC has disclosed the following categories of personal information to third parties for a business or commercial purpose in the preceding twelve (12) months:
Category B. Personal information, as defined in the California Customer Records law, such as your name, contact information, education, employment, employment history, and financial information.
Right to request deletion of the data — Request to delete
You can ask for the deletion of your personal information. If you ask us to delete your personal information, we will respect your request and delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions provided by law, such as (but not limited to) the exercise by another consumer of his or her right to free speech, our compliance requirements resulting from a legal obligation, or any processing that may be required to protect against illegal activities.
Right to be informed — Request to know
Depending on the circumstances, you have a right to know:
whether we collect and use your personal information;
the categories of personal information that we collect;
the purposes for which the collected personal information is used;
whether we sell your personal information to third parties;
the categories of personal information that we sold or disclosed for a business purpose;
the categories of third parties to whom the personal information was sold or disclosed for a business purpose; and
the business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling personal information.
In accordance with applicable law, we are not obligated to provide or delete consumer information that is de-identified in response to a consumer request or to re-identify individual data to verify a consumer request.
Right to Non-Discrimination for the Exercise of a Consumer’s Privacy Rights
We will not discriminate against you if you exercise your privacy rights.
Verification process
Upon receiving your request, we will need to verify your identity to determine you are the same person about whom we have the information in our system. These verification efforts require us to ask you to provide information so that we can match it with information you have previously provided us. For instance, depending on the type of request you submit, we may ask you to provide certain information so that we can match the information you provide with the information we already have on file, or we may contact you through a communication method (e.g., phone or email) that you have previously provided to us. We may also use other verification methods as the circumstances dictate.
We will only use personal information provided in your request to verify your identity or authority to make the request. To the extent possible, we will avoid requesting additional information from you for the purposes of verification. However, if we cannot verify your identity from the information already maintained by us, we may request that you provide additional information for the purposes of verifying your identity and for security or fraud-prevention purposes. We will delete such additionally provided information as soon as we finish verifying you.
Other privacy rights
You may object to the processing of your personal information.
You may request correction of your personal data if it is incorrect or no longer relevant, or ask to restrict the processing of the information.
You can designate an authorized agent to make a request under the CCPA on your behalf. We may deny a request from an authorized agent that does not submit proof that they have been validly authorized to act on your behalf in accordance with the CCPA.
You may request to opt out from future selling of your personal information to third parties. Upon receiving an opt-out request, we will act upon the request as soon as feasibly possible, but no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of the request submission.
To exercise these rights, you can contact us by visiting https://justintimeblogs.com/contact/, or by referring to the contact details at the bottom of this document. If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, we would like to hear from you.
12. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?
In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.
13. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?
If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at [email protected].
14. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?
Based on the applicable laws of your country, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please submit a request form by clicking here to complete a Data Subject Access Request Form.
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10. SMS/MMS MOBILE MESSAGE MARKETING PROGRAM (INCLUDING CART REMINDERS) TERMS AND CONDITIONS
(a). When you opt-in to the service, we will send you an SMS message to confirm your signup.
(b). Our messaging service will be used for marketing communications (including company updates, events, sales, shopping cart reminders, etc.)
(c). You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to the short code. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
(d). If at any time you forget what keywords are supported, just text “HELP” to the short code. After you send the SMS message “HELP” to us, we will respond with instructions on how to use our service as well as how to unsubscribe.
(e). We are able to deliver messages to the following mobile phone carriers:
Major carriers: AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile, MetroPCS, U.S. Cellular, Alltel, Boost Mobile, Nextel, and Virgin Mobile.
Minor carriers: Alaska Communications Systems (ACS), Appalachian Wireless (EKN), Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular One of East Central IL (ECIT), Cellular One of Northeast Pennsylvania, Cincinnati Bell Wireless, Cricket, Coral Wireless (Mobi PCS), COX, Cross, Element Mobile (Flat Wireless), Epic Touch (Elkhart Telephone), GCI, Golden State, Hawkeye (Chat Mobility), Hawkeye (NW Missouri), Illinois Valley Cellular, Inland Cellular, iWireless (Iowa Wireless), Keystone Wireless (Immix Wireless/PC Man), Mosaic (Consolidated or CTC Telecom), Nex-Tech Wireless, NTelos, Panhandle Communications, Pioneer, Plateau (Texas RSA 3 Ltd), Revol, RINA, Symmetry (TMP Corporation), Thumb Cellular, Union Wireless, United Wireless, Viaero Wireless, and West Central (WCC or 5 Star Wireless).
***Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages***
(f). As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Frequency of messages may vary. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider. For all questions about the services provided by this short code, you can send an email to [email protected].
