Privacy Policy — Barberita

Introduction

Barberita ("we", "our", or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Barberita mobile application (the "App"), whether you are a Customer (User) or a Barber (Service Provider).

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on your role.

A. Information Collected from Customers (Users)

Full name
Phone number
Email address
Location data (for nearby salon discovery and home services)
Booking details (date, time, selected barber/salon)
Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
Device information (device type, OS, app usage data)

B. Information Collected from Barbers / Service Providers

Full name
Phone number
Email address
Salon name and address
Service details and pricing
Availability schedule
Location (for service visibility)
Payment or payout details (if applicable)
Device and usage information

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Create and manage user and barber accounts
Process and confirm bookings
Facilitate payments and payouts
Display nearby salons and home services
Improve app functionality and performance
Provide customer support
Send important updates and service notifications
Comply with legal obligations

We do NOT sell your personal data.

Location Data

We collect location data to:

Show nearby salons
Enable home service bookings
Improve service recommendations

Location access is optional but required for location-based features.

Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

Partner barbers/salons (for booking fulfillment)
Payment service providers (for secure transactions)
Cloud hosting providers
Analytics services (e.g., Firebase, Google Analytics)
Legal authorities when required by law

All third-party partners are required to maintain data confidentiality and security.

Data Retention

We retain personal data:

As long as the account is active
As necessary to fulfill bookings and payments
As required by applicable laws

Users may request deletion of their data at any time.

Account Deletion

Users and barbers may request account deletion by:

Using the in-app deletion option (if available), or
Contacting: privacy@barberita.com

Upon request, personal data will be deleted within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Children's Privacy

Barberita is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion
Withdraw consent
Request data portability (where applicable)

Requests can be sent to:

Third-Party Services

Barberita may use:

Google Firebase
Google Analytics
Payment gateway providers

These services operate under their own privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the App and/or website with the updated date.

Continued use of the App after changes means acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Privacy Policy — Barberita (User & Barber)