Thy Barber Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Thy Barber website (“Site”). Thy Barber (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our customers, website visitors, and anyone who interacts with our services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or use our Site.
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.
2. Who We Are
Thy Barber is a traditional barbershop based in the United Kingdom, offering a range of barbering and grooming services. Our focus is on providing high-quality experiences in a relaxed, retro-inspired atmosphere. For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect and process different types of personal information depending on how you interact with our Site and services:
1. Contact Information • Name • Email address • Phone number
2. Booking Details • Appointment date and time • Specific service requests
3. Payment Information (If Applicable) • Billing address • Partial payment details (e.g., last 4 digits of the credit card), if using an online booking platform
4. Technical Information • IP address • Browser type and version • Time zone setting • Operating system and platform • Device information • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies & Tracking)
5. Communication Data • Messages, emails, or other correspondence you send to us (e.g., inquiries, feedback, or reviews)
4. How We Collect Your Information
We use several methods to collect information:
• Direct Interactions: When you fill out forms on our Site (e.g., booking, contact form), sign up for newsletters, or correspond with us by email or phone.
• Automated Technologies: When you interact with our Site, we automatically collect certain technical data through cookies and other similar technologies.
• Third-Party Services: If we use a third-party booking platform, payment processor, or analytics provider, these services may collect information on our behalf in compliance with their own privacy policies.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
1. To Provide Our Services
• Process bookings and manage appointments
• Respond to inquiries and requests
2. To Process Payments (if applicable)
• Handle payments securely for services booked online
3. To Communicate with You
• Send you updates on your booking
• Provide customer support
• Share important notices about changes to our services or policies
4. To Improve Our Website and Services
• Analyze and track data to better understand how our Site is used
• Personalize your online experience
5. Legal & Regulatory Compliance
• Comply with any legal obligations, law enforcement requirements, or court orders
6. Legal Basis for Processing (For UK/EU Residents)
If you are located in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data: •
Consent: When you have given consent (e.g., opting in to receive marketing communications). •
Contract: When processing is necessary to perform a contract with you (e.g., fulfilling a booking). •
Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal or regulatory obligations. •
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving our services, ensuring network security) and does not override your rights.
7. Cookies & Tracking
Our Site may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Track and analyze usage and trends to improve the Site’s functionality
• Deliver relevant content and advertisements (if applicable)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how certain features of the Site function.
8. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share data in the following circumstances:
1. Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties (e.g., online booking platforms, payment processors, IT support) that help us operate our business and Site.
2. Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or any form of sale of some or all of our assets, personal data held by us may be transferred.
3. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no system or method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. When we no longer need your personal data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
11. Your Rights (For UK/EU Residents)
Under certain circumstances, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: Request corrections of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Ask us to delete or remove your personal data where there is no good reason for its continued processing.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we suspend the processing of your personal data in specific circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or to direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent to process your data, you can withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we may have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us, and we will promptly take steps to delete such data.
13. Third-Party Links
The Site may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on these links or enabling these connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.
14. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can reach us at:
Thy Barber[Physical Address or Location (if publicly available)][Email Address][Phone Number]
Last Updated: [Date]
Disclaimer: This document is a general template and does not constitute legal advice. For specific guidance on drafting or updating your Privacy Policy to comply with applicable data protection laws, please consult a qualified legal professional.
