Gentleman's Corner Barbershop Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 21, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Gentleman's Corner Barbershop collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit our website, utilize our booking platforms, or visit our physical location. We are committed to maintaining the trust of our clients by ensuring your personal information is handled securely and in compliance with United States federal and state privacy laws, including the latest 2026 standards.
2. Information We Collect
Within the last 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers: Real name, alias, postal address, email address, phone number (for appointment SMS/reminders), and IP address.
- Commercial Information: Records of services received (haircuts, shaves, grooming), product purchase history, and appointment frequency.
- Internet/Electronic Activity: Browsing history on our site, interaction with our digital booking tools, and engagement with our advertisements.
- Geolocation Data: General location data derived from your IP address to provide shop directions or localized service availability.
3. Sources of Information
We collect information directly from you when you book an appointment, join our waitlist, or subscribe to our updates. We also collect technical data automatically through cookies, tracking pixels, and server logs when you interact with our website.
4. Purpose of Data Collection
We use your information for the following business purposes:
- Service Delivery: To manage schedules, confirm appointments, and process payments.
- Customer Support: To reach out regarding schedule changes, reminders, or service inquiries.
- Security & Fraud Prevention: To verify identity for bookings and protect our website from malicious activity.
- Marketing & Personalization: To provide loyalty rewards, remember your preferred barber/style, and deliver relevant promotions.
5. Disclosure to Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation. We disclose information to the following categories of third parties for business operations:
- Service Providers: Booking and point-of-sale systems, payment processors, and website hosting providers.
- Marketing & Analytics Partners: Tools used for website analytics and targeted social media advertising.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with law enforcement requests, tax obligations, or health and safety standards.
6. Your State Privacy Rights
Residents of many US states (including CA, VA, CO, CT, UT, IN, KY, RI) have the following rights:
- Right to Know/Access: Request a summary of the data we hold about you.
- Right to Delete: Request that we erase your personal data, subject to legal record-keeping requirements.
- Right to Correct: Request that we update inaccurate information in your profile.
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt-out of the "sharing" of your data for targeted advertising.
- Right to Appeal: If we decline a request regarding your data, you have the right to appeal our decision.
7. Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Our website recognizes Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser transmits a GPC signal, we automatically treat it as a request to opt-out of the "sharing" of your personal information for targeted advertising on that browser.
8. Security and Retention
We utilize reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your data. We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, maintain your client history, or comply with legal and financial obligations.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. While we provide grooming services to minors, we do not knowingly collect or share the personal information of minors through our digital platforms without parental guidance.
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: Gentleman's Corner Barbershop
Industry: Barbering & Grooming Services
Contact Method: Please refer to the contact form or phone number listed on our official website.
Last Updated: April 21, 2026
