Last Updated: September 2026
Introduction
Palaeatai Barber Studio ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and any details you provide when booking an appointment or contacting us.
- Service Preferences: Information about the services you request or have received.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing patterns collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Communication Data: Records of correspondence if you contact us.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To process and manage your appointment requests.
- To communicate with you about your bookings and our services.
- To improve our website and service offerings.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To analyze website usage and enhance user experience.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent: When you submit information through our forms or accept cookies.
- Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our service agreement with you.
- Legitimate Interests: For business operations, security, and improving our services.
- Legal Obligation: When required to comply with applicable laws.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Appointment records are typically retained for two years unless a longer period is required by law.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our website and business (under strict confidentiality agreements).
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access to your personal data.
- Correction of inaccurate information.
- Deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements).
- Restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
- Data portability where applicable.
- Withdrawal of consent at any time.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Palaeatai Barber Studio
456 Harbour Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2K8
Canada
Email: [email protected]