Effective Date: 02/01/2025
 

Welcome to ColumbiaCityStyles. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, and share information when you use our website and related services, including online bookings and communications.

By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address (if necessary for certain communications or shipping of products)
Appointment details (such as preferred time slots or specific haircut preferences)
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit or interact with our Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

Device Information: such as your IP address, browser type, operating system.
Usage Data: such as the pages and content you view, and the dates/times you access our Site.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We and our service providers (including Wix) may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide relevant advertisements.
C. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
 

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect or receive for various purposes, including:

To Provide and Maintain Our Services: We may use your information to process bookings or inquiries and fulfill your haircut or grooming appointments.
To Communicate with You: We may send you appointment confirmations, updates, customer support messages, or respond to your inquiries.
To Improve Our Site and Services: We analyze user behavior and feedback to improve the content, functionality, and user experience of the Site.
To Send Marketing Communications (with Consent): We may send promotional emails or newsletters about our services, special offers, or events, if you have opted to receive them. You can unsubscribe at any time.
For Analytics and Personalization: We may use cookies or similar technologies to better understand your preferences, personalize your experience, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may disclose information where required by law or to protect our rights and interests.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not rent or sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We use third‐party providers (including Wix) to host our website, facilitate online bookings, and process payments. These companies may have access to your personal information as needed to perform their services, but are contractually obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality agreements.
Compliance with Laws: We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of [Your Barbershop Name] and others.

4. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
We and our third‐party partners (including Wix) use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us provide a better user experience. For example, we use cookies to:

Keep you logged in (where applicable)
Remember your preferences
Analyze how you use our Site
You can typically remove or reject cookies through your browser settings. However, please be aware that if you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.
 

5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Wix implements security measures to help safeguard the data they process on our behalf, including HTTPS protocols and secure server hosting. However, no data transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot ensure or warrant its absolute security.
 

6. Retention of Your Information
We retain personal information as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise required by law. If you no longer want us to use your information, you may request that we erase it, subject to certain legal exceptions (such as compliance requirements).
 

7. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you reside, you may have the right to:

Access and Update Your Information: You can request to review or update the personal information we hold about you.
Delete or Restrict Processing: You may request that we delete or restrict the use of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Object to Processing: You may object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email Address]. We may request certain information to confirm your identity before processing your request.
 

8. Third‐Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites or services that we do not operate. If you click a third‐party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third‐party sites or services.
 

9. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Site from outside the country where our servers are located, your personal information may be transferred across international borders. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your data to the country where our hosting providers (including Wix) maintain their servers, which may have data protection rules different from those of your country.
 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.