Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website (the “Service”). It also outlines your rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Company (referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”) means Essence Hair Salon

Country refers to Ireland

Website refers to https://www.essencehairsalon.ie/

Service means the Website and any related online services

Personal Data means any information that identifies or can identify an individual

Usage Data means information collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited

Cookies are small files stored on your device to help improve your experience.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Personal Data: name, email address, phone number, postal address, or any information voluntarily provided through forms

Usage Data: technical data collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, and time spent on the Website

Cookies and Tracking Data: to understand website traffic, store preferences, and improve functionality. You can disable Cookies in your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Provide, operate and maintain the Service

Communicate with you, including responding to enquiries

Manage orders, contracts or subscriptions

Send updates, offers or information related to our services (only if you consent)

Improve the Website, analyse performance, and enhance user experience

Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

Sharing Your Data

We may share your Personal Data only when necessary:

With trusted service providers who process data on our behalf (e.g., hosting or analytics)

With business partners or affiliates, under similar privacy standards

During a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition

To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

We keep Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Usage Data is retained for shorter periods unless needed for security or service improvement.

Data Transfers

Your information may be processed outside Ireland. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with EU GDPR to protect your data.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access, update or delete your Personal Data

Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

Request correction of inaccurate data

Request restriction or object to data processing

Request data portability

You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.

Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your Personal Data. However, no online transmission or storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may include links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their Privacy Policies separately.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us by [email]