Privacy & Policy

At Blessed African Braids, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, book appointments, or engage with our services online or in person. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website or visit our salon:

a. Personal Identifiable Information (PII):

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Appointment details
Service preferences
Billing information (for online or pre-paid services)

b. Automatically Collected Information:

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and time spent
Referring URLs

This helps us improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To book and manage appointments
To send you confirmations, reminders, or updates related to your booking
To respond to inquiries or feedback
To offer personalized service recommendations
To process payments (if applicable)
To improve our website and services
To send marketing communications (only with your consent)
To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We value your trust and will never sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:

Service providers or payment processors (for appointment booking or secure payment)
Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
Third-party marketing tools only if you’ve given us permission to do so (e.g., newsletters)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may collect data such as:

Your preferences on our site
Website traffic patterns
Login or session details

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect how some parts of our website function.

5. Data Security

We implement strict security measures to protect your personal data:

Secure appointment booking tools
SSL encryption on our website
Restricted access to client data
Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

Access or request a copy of your personal data
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
Withdraw consent to receive marketing communications at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert email address].

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as social media platforms or review pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content on these sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website means you accept the updated policy.