Privacy Policy

At HaircutNearMe.net, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Account Information: Username, password, and account preferences.
• Booking Information: Appointment details, service preferences, and booking history.
• Business Information: For salon and stylist users, we collect business details, service offerings, pricing, and availability.
• Payment Information: For business subscriptions, we collect payment details, but we do not store complete credit card numbers.
• User Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, and photos that you post on our platform.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and usage patterns.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information through:

• Direct Interactions: When you create an account, make a booking, leave a review, or contact us.
• Automated Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your browsing actions and patterns.
• Third Parties: We may receive information about you from third-party service providers, such as payment processors or social media platforms if you use them to log in.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services
• To process and manage bookings
• To facilitate communication between clients and salons/stylists
• To personalize your experience and recommend relevant services
• To process payments and subscriptions
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send you service-related notifications and updates
• To send marketing communications (with your consent)
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To protect our services and prevent fraud

4. Sharing of Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Salons and Stylists: When you book an appointment, we share your booking details with the relevant salon or stylist.
• Service Providers: We engage third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as hosting, payment processing, and customer support.
• Business Partners: We may share non-personal, aggregated information with our business partners for analytics and service improvement.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.

5. Your Privacy Choices

You have several choices regarding your personal information:

• Account Information: You can review and update your account information through your account settings.
• Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or updating your communication preferences.
• Cookies: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies. Note that blocking cookies may impact your experience on our website.
• Data Access and Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. Please contact us to make such requests.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are under 16, please do not provide any personal information on our website.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and stored in, countries outside of your country of residence. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information remains protected.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

HaircutNearMe.net
Email: privacy@haircutnearme.net
Address: 123 Styling Street, New York, NY 10001