Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Stone + Sage Salon and Spa

Effective Date: [7/28/2021]

Sage + Stone Salon and Spa (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our salon and spa, book appointments, purchase services, or interact with us in any other way. This policy also covers our practices regarding photos and videos taken during your visit.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, phone number, email address, mailing address, payment information, and any other information you provide when you book an appointment or interact with us.

Health Information: Information related to medical conditions, allergies, or skin sensitivities, which may be necessary to provide you with safe and appropriate treatments.

Photos and Videos: We may take photographs or videos during your visit for promotional, marketing, and educational purposes, as detailed in the section below.

2. Use of Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services

• To process payments and confirm bookings

• To communicate with you about your appointments, promotions, and other offers

• To send you newsletters or other marketing materials (you may opt-out at any time)

• To take photos and videos for promotional, marketing, and educational purposes (with your consent)

3. Photos and Videos: Consent and Usage

We may take photographs and videos during your visit to the salon and spa for various purposes, including but not limited to:

Promotional Materials: Social media posts, website updates, marketing brochures, advertisements, and other promotional content.

Educational Content: To create tutorials, training materials, or showcase new services.

Consent for Photos and Videos:

Explicit Consent: We will request your explicit consent to capture and use photos and videos of you. You may be asked to sign a separate consent form or provide verbal consent.

Opting In or Out: You have the right to decline the use of your image for promotional purposes. If you choose not to participate, we will respect your decision and avoid taking photos or videos of you. Alternatively, you may also request that any photos or videos that include you be removed from our materials at any time.

How We Use Photos and Videos:

• Photos and videos may be shared on our website, social media accounts (such as Instagram, Facebook, etc.), in advertising materials, or in print publications.

• We will never sell or license photos and videos to third parties without your prior consent, except as necessary to provide our services.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in operating our business (such as payment processors or marketing companies)

• When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or to comply with legal obligations

• With your consent, especially for the use of photos or videos as described above.

5. Your Rights

Access and Correction: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

Opting Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any promotional email or by contacting us directly.

Withdrawal of Consent: If you have previously given consent for photos and videos to be used, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Please note that withdrawing consent will not affect the legality of any prior use of photos or videos.

6. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website and update the “Effective Date” above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:

[Salon and Spa Name]

[Address]

[Phone Number]

[Email Address]

[Website URL]

Acknowledgment:

By using our services and providing your information, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy, including the use of your photos and videos for promotional purposes as outlined above.