This Privacy Policy describes how AesthetiQ Media, operated by Mark Istvan-Markus ("we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at aesthetiqmedia.com (the "Website"), interact with our advertising funnels, or engage with our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), and the Australian Privacy Act 1988.
By using our Website or submitting your information through our forms or funnels, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), AesthetiQ Media is the data controller within the meaning of the GDPR.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you fill out forms on our Website, advertising funnels, or landing pages, we may collect:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Type of cosmetic or surgical procedure you are interested in
Preferred timeline for your procedure
Estimated budget range
Photographs you voluntarily upload to our AI Before/After Visualizer tool
Any additional information you choose to provide in free-text fields
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:
IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation path
Referring website or advertisement that directed you to our site
Date and time of your visit
For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to the Cookie Policy section below.
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party platforms, including Meta (Facebook/Instagram) when you interact with our advertisements. This may include your advertising identifier, the ad you clicked on, and basic demographic information provided by the platform.
3. Photographs and the AI Before/After Visualizer
Our Website may include an AI-powered Before/After Visualizer tool that allows you to upload a photograph of yourself to receive a simulated preview of a cosmetic procedure.
How photographs are used: Your uploaded photograph is processed solely for the purpose of generating the AI visualization. The image is sent to our AI processing service (Google Gemini API) for transformation and is not stored permanently on our servers.
Temporary processing: Photographs are processed in real-time and are automatically deleted from our processing pipeline within 24 hours of upload.
No sharing of photographs: We do not sell, license, or share your photographs with any third party, including the partner clinic, unless you explicitly authorize us to do so.
Sensitive data: Photographs may constitute biometric data or sensitive personal information under certain jurisdictions. By voluntarily uploading your photograph, you consent to its processing for the sole purpose of generating your AI visualization.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiry and provide requested information about cosmetic procedures (Legal basis: Performance of a contract / Consent)
To forward your contact details and inquiry to the relevant partner clinic for consultation scheduling (Legal basis: Consent / Legitimate interest)
To generate AI Before/After Visualizations based on your uploaded photograph (Legal basis: Consent)
To send you follow-up communications regarding your inquiry via email or SMS (Legal basis: Consent / Legitimate interest)
To measure and improve our advertising campaigns and website performance (Legal basis: Consent for cookies / Legitimate interest)
To comply with legal obligations (Legal basis: Legal obligation)
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property (Legal basis: Legitimate interest)
5. Who We Share Your Information With
Partner Clinics
When you submit an inquiry through our funnel, your contact details and procedure interest are shared with the specific plastic surgery or cosmetic clinic whose services you expressed interest in. This is the primary purpose of our lead generation service. The partner clinic becomes an independent data controller for the information they receive and will process your data in accordance with their own privacy policy.
Service Providers
We use the following third-party service providers who may process your data on our behalf:
GoHighLevel (HighLevel Inc.) — CRM, funnel hosting, email/SMS automation, lead management. Located in the United States (Texas).
Meta Platforms, Inc. — Advertising delivery and measurement (Facebook/Instagram Ads, Meta Pixel). Located in the United States.
Google LLC — Website analytics (Google Analytics), AI image processing (Gemini API), business email (Google Workspace). Located in the United States.
Stripe / Wise / Revolut — Payment processing for our management fees. Located in the United States / United Kingdom.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
No Sale of Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not rent, trade, or otherwise make your personal data commercially available to any party outside the scope described in this Privacy Policy.
6. International Data Transfers
Our service providers are primarily located in the United States. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or Australia, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
When we transfer personal data outside the EEA or UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
Reliance on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, where applicable
Any other mechanism recognized under applicable data protection law
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law:
Lead inquiry data (name, email, phone, procedure interest): Retained for up to 24 months from the date of submission, unless you request earlier deletion.
Photographs uploaded to the AI Visualizer: Automatically deleted within 24 hours of processing. No permanent copies are retained.
Analytics data: Retained in aggregated, anonymized form for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default).
Email/SMS communication records: Retained for up to 12 months from the last communication.
Financial records: Retained for the period required by applicable tax and accounting laws (typically 5-7 years).
8. Your Rights
Rights Under GDPR (EEA and UK Residents)
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
Right of access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to restriction of processing: You have the right to request that we limit the way we use your data.
Right to data portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA as amended by the CPRA:
Right to know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to delete: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to correct: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
Right to opt out of sale or sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. However, you can exercise this right at any time by clicking the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our Website.
Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To submit a CCPA request, please contact us at [email protected]. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within 45 days.
Rights Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988
If you are an Australian resident, you have the right to:
Access your personal information: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correct your personal information: You may request that we correct any inaccurate, out-of-date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading information.
Complain about a breach: You have the right to complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles.
We will respond to all access and correction requests within 30 days.
9. How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of the rights described above, please contact us at: [email protected]
When submitting a request, please include your full name, the email address associated with your inquiry, and a description of the right you wish to exercise. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to all legitimate requests within:
30 days for GDPR and Australian Privacy Act requests
45 days for CCPA/CPRA requests (with the possibility of a 45-day extension for complex requests)
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
Secure access controls with multi-factor authentication for all systems
Regular review of data collection, storage, and processing practices
Restriction of access to personal data to authorized personnel only
Our primary data processor, GoHighLevel, maintains SOC 2 Type II compliance and offers HIPAA-compliant data handling. While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as promptly as possible. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
12. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner clinic websites, social media platforms, and service provider sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
13. "Do Not Track" Signals
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as valid opt-out requests in accordance with applicable law. For other "Do Not Track" mechanisms, there is currently no universally accepted standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals, and we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals other than GPC.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Post the revised policy on our Website
Where required by law or where changes are material, notify you by email
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
For EEA/UK residents: If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority. A list of EEA Data Protection Authorities is available at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en
This Cookie Policy explains how AesthetiQ Media ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website aesthetiqmedia.com (the "Website"). This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them.
By continuing to browse or use our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better browsing experience, and to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies can be "first-party cookies" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party cookies" (set by a party other than the website you are visiting). Cookies can also be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and basic security features. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
session_id — Maintains your session state across page requests (Duration: Session)
csrf_token — Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks (Duration: Session)
cookie_consent — Stores your cookie consent preferences (Duration: 12 months)
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
_ga — Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users (Duration: 2 years)
ga* — Google Analytics: maintains session state (Duration: 2 years)
_gid — Google Analytics: distinguishes users (Duration: 24 hours)
_gat — Google Analytics: throttles request rate (Duration: 1 minute)
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or the region you are in. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
language_pref — Remembers your preferred language setting (Duration: 12 months)
timezone — Stores your timezone for scheduling features (Duration: Session)
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
_fbp — Meta (Facebook) Pixel: tracks visits across websites for ad targeting (Duration: 3 months)
_fbc — Meta (Facebook): stores last visit from a Facebook ad click (Duration: 2 years)
fr — Meta (Facebook): enables ad delivery and measurement (Duration: 3 months)
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party service providers. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
Google Analytics (Google LLC) — Used for website traffic analysis and performance measurement. Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
GoHighLevel (HighLevel Inc.) — Used for CRM functionality, form submissions, and chat features. GoHighLevel's privacy policy: https://www.gohighlevel.com/privacy-policy
These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect or receive information from our Website and elsewhere on the internet and use that information to provide measurement services and target ads.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser:
Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
Safari: Preferences > Privacy
Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/privacy
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly.
Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of targeted advertising by using the following resources:
If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. You can exercise this right by clicking the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our Website, or by contacting us at [email protected].
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a valid opt-out request for the sale or sharing of your personal information, as required by applicable law.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), our legal basis for placing cookies on your device depends on the type of cookie:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: We process these under our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning and security of our Website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
All Other Cookies: We process these based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you provide through our cookie consent banner. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.
6. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for the duration specified in the cookie descriptions above. When a cookie expires, it is automatically deleted from your device. You can also manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
7. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers (such as Google and Meta) are based in the United States. When your data is transferred outside the EEA or UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or reliance on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework where applicable.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
For EEA/UK residents: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe that our processing of your personal information violates applicable data protection laws.
TERMS OF SERVICE
Last Updated: April 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website aesthetiqmedia.com (the "Website") and any related services provided by AesthetiQ Media, operated by Mark Istvan-Markus ("we," "us," or "our").
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.
1. About Our Services
AesthetiQ Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in patient acquisition for plastic surgery and cosmetic clinics. Our Website serves two primary purposes:
For prospective patients: Providing information about cosmetic procedures through our advertising funnels, including an AI-powered Before/After Visualizer tool, and connecting interested individuals with partner clinics.
For clinic partners: Providing information about our marketing services, including Meta Ads management, lead generation funnels, and CRM automation.
We are not a medical provider. We do not provide medical advice, diagnose conditions, or recommend specific treatments or procedures. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified, licensed healthcare professional.
2. AI Before/After Visualizer Disclaimer
Our Website may feature an AI-powered Before/After Visualizer tool that generates simulated images of potential cosmetic procedure outcomes.
Important disclaimers regarding this tool:
The AI-generated images are for illustrative and entertainment purposes only. They do not represent guaranteed, predicted, or promised surgical outcomes.
Results of actual cosmetic procedures vary significantly based on individual anatomy, health conditions, surgical technique, and numerous other factors.
The AI visualizations should not be used as a substitute for professional medical consultation.
No medical decisions should be made based solely on AI-generated images.
By using this tool, you acknowledge that the visualizations are approximations and that actual results may differ substantially.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Website and services. By using our Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
4. User Conduct
When using our Website, you agree not to:
Provide false, inaccurate, or misleading information in any form or submission
Upload images of other individuals without their explicit consent
Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its systems
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or collect data from the Website
Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Website without our express written permission
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, the AI Visualizer tool, and the AesthetiQ Media brand, is the property of AesthetiQ Media or its licensors and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise use any of our content without our prior written consent.
The "AesthetiQ Media" name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of AesthetiQ Media. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.
6. Third-Party Links and Partner Clinics
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner clinic websites. These links are provided for your convenience only.
We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the content, products, services, or practices of any third-party websites or partner clinics. Your interactions with partner clinics, including any medical consultations, procedures, or financial transactions, are solely between you and the clinic.
We strongly recommend that you independently verify the qualifications, licensing, and reputation of any clinic or medical professional before undergoing any procedure.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:
AesthetiQ Media is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of our Website or services.
AesthetiQ Media is not liable for any medical outcomes, complications, or dissatisfaction resulting from procedures performed by partner clinics or any other medical provider.
AesthetiQ Media is not liable for the accuracy, quality, or outcomes of AI-generated visualizations.
Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Website and services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
We do not warrant that:
The Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
The results obtained from using the Website will be accurate or reliable
The AI Visualizer will produce results that reflect actual surgical outcomes
Any defects in the Website will be corrected
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AesthetiQ Media, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:
Your use of the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
Any content or information you submit through the Website
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Romania, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, it shall be submitted to the competent courts of Oradea, Bihor County, Romania.
If you are a consumer located in the European Union, you may also be entitled to submit a dispute to the Online Dispute Resolution platform provided by the European Commission at: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
Nothing in these Terms shall limit your rights as a consumer under mandatory provisions of applicable law in your jurisdiction.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.
12. Modifications to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Website after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, please discontinue your use of the Website.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AesthetiQ Media regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: