Privacy Policy - The Lash and Beauty Bar

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to THE LASH AND BEAUTY BAR (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [http://lashandbeautybarstpete.com/] (the “Website”). It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

If you do not agree with the terms in this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other information when you fill out contact forms or book an appointment.
Payment Information: When purchasing our beauty services, payment details may be processed by third-party payment providers (we do not store credit card information).
Customer Communications: Any messages, inquiries, or support requests you send to us.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on our Website, and interactions with features.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Small data files stored on your device to improve website functionality and analyze user behavior.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

Provide, operate, and improve our Website and services.
Process bookings, transactions, and payments.
Respond to inquiries and customer support requests.
Send updates, promotional offers (if consented), and service-related communications.
Enhance security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process your data under these lawful grounds:

Performance of a Contract: To provide services you requested.
Legitimate Interest: To enhance user experience and improve services.
Legal Obligation: To comply with laws and protect against fraud.
Consent: When you opt-in for marketing communications.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, email services) that help operate our business.
Legal Authorities: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and users.
Business Transfers: If we merge or sell our business, data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Data Retention & Security

We retain your data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose and legal obligations.
We implement security measures to protect against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.
While we strive to safeguard your data, no system can be 100% secure.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with data protection laws, you have rights, including:

Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data.
Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability – Receive data in a structured format.
Right to Object – Object to data processing for marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent – If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: thelashandbeautybarstpete@gmail.com

If you believe we are unlawfully processing your data, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze website performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (only with consent).

You can manage your cookie preferences on our Website.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies. Always review their policies before providing personal data.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected data from minors, we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact us:

THE LASH AND BEAUTY BAR
3010 22nd Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, United States
Email: thelashandbeautybarstpete@gmail.com
Website: [http://lashandbeautybarstpete.com/]