The Studio Barbershop Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 7, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how The Studio Barbershop collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit our website, use our booking services, or visit us in person. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner in compliance with United States federal and state privacy laws.
2. Information We Collect
Within the last 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers: Such as your real name, alias, postal address, IP address, email address, and phone number used for appointment reminders.
- Commercial Information: Including records of services received (haircuts, grooming), products purchased, and appointment history.
- Internet/Electronic Activity: Your browsing history on our site and information regarding your interaction with our booking platform or advertisements.
- Geolocation Data: General location derived from your IP address to help you find our shop.
3. Sources of Information
We collect this information directly from you when you book an appointment, sign up for a loyalty program, or fill out a contact form. We also collect data automatically through your interaction with our website via cookies and server logs.
4. Purpose of Data Collection
We use your information for the following business purposes:
- Service Delivery: To manage appointments, process payments, and provide barbering services.
- Communication: To send appointment confirmations, reminders, and promotional offers regarding shop updates.
- Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent bookings and protect our digital infrastructure.
- Personalization: To remember your styling preferences and provide a tailored experience.
5. Disclosure to Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation. However, we may share your information with the following categories of third parties for business purposes:
- Service Providers: Including booking software platforms, payment processors (e.g., Square or Clover), and website hosting services.
- Marketing Partners: For email newsletters and targeted social media advertising.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law to comply with subpoenas or health and safety regulations.
6. Your State Privacy Rights
Under various US state laws, you have specific rights regarding your data:
- Right to Know/Access: You may request details on the personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (such as tax or transaction records).
- Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information in your client profile.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the "sharing" of your data for cross-context behavioral advertising.
7. Global Privacy Control (GPC) & Do Not Track
Our website honors Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a valid request to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for that browser.
8. Security and Retention
We maintain industry-standard security measures to protect your data. We retain your personal information—including your haircut history and preferences—only for as long as is necessary to serve you or as required by financial record-keeping laws.
9. Children’s Privacy
While we provide barbering services to children, our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
10. Contact Information
To exercise your rights, opt-out of data sharing, or ask questions about this policy, please contact us using the information provided in the "Business Details" section below. We will respond to verified requests within the legally mandated timeframe (typically 45 days).
Business Details
Business Name: The Studio Barbershop
Industry: Barbering & Grooming Services
Contact Method: Please refer to the contact form or phone number listed on our official website.
Last Updated: April 7, 2026