Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 7, 2026

At Beauty By Kate, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our salon, use our services, or interact with our website.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access our services or website.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

The personal information we collect may include:

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

Communication

Business Operations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

Typical retention periods include:

After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to Erasure

You can request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we limit how we use your information.

Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your information in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Object

You can object to our processing of your information for direct marketing purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you promotional emails, SMS messages, or postal mail about:

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

Please note that opting out of marketing will not affect essential service communications (e.g., appointment confirmations).

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information is primarily stored and processed in the United Kingdom. If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Complaints and Regulatory Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first. We will investigate and respond to your complaint promptly.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF

Phone: 0303 123 1113
Website: ico.org.uk

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Beauty By Kate
123 Beauty Lane
Bitterne, Southampton
SO18 6TE
United Kingdom

Phone: 020 1234 5678
Email: info@beautybykate.co.uk

Data Protection Enquiries: privacy@beautybykate.co.uk

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). We recommend that you review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.