GLOBAL PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION
 

This Privacy Policy explains how Bestsalons.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data when users access our websites, platforms, and services, including directory listings, booking integrations, and advertising features.

This policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection and privacy laws in:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.

We act as a data controller where we determine how personal data is processed and, in certain cases, as a data processor on behalf of third-party service providers.
 

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
 

We may collect and process the following categories of data:

Personal Data

Name, email address, contact details, business information

Technical Data

IP address, device type, browser, operating system

Usage Data

Pages visited, session duration, clicks, referral sources

Transaction Data

Payments, subscriptions, advertising purchases

Advertising & Analytics Data

Ad impressions, engagement data, audience segmentation

User Content

Reviews, listings, uploaded images, and business profiles
 

3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
 

We use personal data to:

• Operate and maintain our platform 

• Manage listings, accounts, and bookings 

• Process payments and subscriptions 

• Deliver, optimise, and measure advertising 

• Analyse user behaviour and improve services 

• Prevent fraud and maintain security 

• Comply with legal obligations
   

4. ADVERTISING, COOKIES, AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
 

We use cookies and similar technologies including:

• Cookies (session and persistent) 

• Pixels and tracking scripts 

• Device identifiers 

These technologies are used to:

• Deliver personalised and non-personalised advertising 

• Measure ad performance and engagement 

• Analyse traffic and user behaviour 

• Enable retargeting and frequency capping 

We may work with third-party partners, including advertising networks, analytics providers, and payment processors.

Where required by law, we obtain user consent before placing non-essential cookies.

Users can manage their preferences via cookie consent tools or browser settings.
 

5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
 

We may share data with:

• Advertising partners and ad networks 

• Analytics providers 

• Payment processors 

• Technology and hosting providers 

We do not sell personal data in the traditional sense.
However, we may share certain data with advertising partners for targeted advertising, which may be considered “sharing” under certain laws.
 

6. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
 

Where applicable under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws, we rely on:

• User consent 

• Contractual necessity 

• Legal obligations 

• Legitimate interests (including advertising, analytics, and platform improvement)
   

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
 

Personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction.

We implement appropriate safeguards, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses 

• Adequacy decisions 

• Equivalent legal protections
   

8. DATA RETENTION
 

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy 

• Comply with legal obligations 

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
   

9. YOUR RIGHTS BY REGION
 

United Kingdom & European Economic Area

(Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden)

Under GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your data 

• Rectify inaccurate data 

• Request deletion 

• Restrict or object to processing 

• Data portability 

• Lodge complaints with a supervisory authority 

United States

Depending on applicable state laws (including California):

• Right to know what personal data is collected 

• Right to delete personal data 

• Right to correct inaccuracies 

• Right to opt out of data sharing for advertising 

• Right to non-discrimination 

Canada (PIPEDA)

• Data collected for specific purposes only 

• Consent required 

• Right to access and correct data 

Australia (Privacy Act 1988)

• Lawful and fair collection 

• Access and correction rights 

Brazil (LGPD)

• Legal basis required 

• Right to confirmation, access, and deletion 

China (PIPL)

• Explicit consent required 

• Cross-border transfers regulated 

• Data localisation may apply 

Japan (APPI)

• Purpose limitation 

• Restrictions on third-party transfers 

South Korea (PIPA)

• Strong consent requirements 

• Strict data protection obligations 

Singapore (PDPA)

• Consent-based collection 

• Limits on use and disclosure 

United Arab Emirates

• Lawful, fair, and transparent processing 

• Recognised individual rights 

Switzerland (FADP)

• GDPR-aligned protections 

• Cross-border safeguards 

New Zealand (Privacy Act 2020)

• Purpose limitation 

• Access and correction rights
   

10. PLATFORM ROLE DISCLAIMER
 

Bestsalons.com operates as a platform provider.

Businesses listed, including advertisers and independent service providers, operate independently and are responsible for their own data practices.

We are not responsible for third-party privacy policies or actions.
 

11. DATA SECURITY
 

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including:

• Secure servers 

• Access controls 

• Encryption where appropriate
   

12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
 

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 (or local equivalent age).
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
 

13. POLICY UPDATES
 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates will be published with a revised date.
 

14. CONTACT
 

Email: hello@bestsalons.com
Company: Bestsalons.com