Privacy Policy for Hair by Val K

Effective Date: November 5, 2025

Hair by Val K ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website hairbyvalk.com (the "Site"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our Site or use our services, such as booking appointments or subscribing to our newsletter.

This policy applies to information collected through the Site. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and appointment preferences when you book a service, contact us, or sign up for our newsletter.

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site (collected automatically via cookies or similar tools).

  • Payment Information: Processed securely by third-party providers (e.g., for gift cards); we do not store full card details.

We do not collect sensitive information like health data unless voluntarily provided during consultations (and only with your consent).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process bookings and provide services (e.g., confirm appointments).

  • Communicate updates, promotions, or newsletters (with opt-out options).

  • Improve the Site and services (e.g., analyze usage trends).

  • Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., booking software like Mangomint, email tools) who assist us under strict confidentiality.

  • Legal authorities if required by law.

  • In a business transfer (e.g., merger), with notice to you.

We do not share with third-party marketers without consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies for functionality (e.g., remembering preferences) and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Our Cookie Policy is incorporated here by reference.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your information. However, no system is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location (e.g., under CCPA or GDPR), you may:

  • Access, correct, or delete your information.

  • Opt out of marketing emails (click "unsubscribe").

  • Request data portability.

Contact us at [insert email, e.g., info@hairbyvalk.com] to exercise these rights. We respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with the new effective date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

Questions? Email us at Valbonak23@gmail.com or write to:

Hair by Val K
2 Columbus Avenue,
Tuckahoe, NY, 10707
(914)-695-1879