At Beauty Appoint, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our clients and their customers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

a. Information from Salon Owners and Staff:

• Contact Information: Name, business address, email address, phone number.
• Business Details: Salon name, services offered, scheduling preferences.
• Payment Information: Billing details necessary for processing transactions.

b. Information from Salon Clients:

• Personal Details: Name, contact information (phone number, email address).
• Appointment Information: Dates, times, and details of scheduled services.
• Feedback: Responses from customer follow-ups and satisfaction surveys.

c. Automatically Collected Information:

• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We utilize the collected information for purposes including:

• Service Delivery: To manage calls, schedule appointments, and send reminders.
• Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, feedback, and provide assistance.
• Business Operations: For billing, account management, and administrative purposes.
• Improvement of Services: To analyze data and enhance our offerings.
• Legal Compliance: To fulfill legal obligations and resolve disputes.

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3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to personalize content, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the site may not function properly without them.

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4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and services.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law to comply with legal processes.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

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5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

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6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Restrict Processing: Request us to limit the processing of your personal data.
• Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Object: Object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Your Email Address].

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7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.

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8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.

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9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country, where data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data when transferred internationally.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.