MK Beauty Salon

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to MK Beauty Salon. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.beautybymk.org, use our mobile application, or visit our salon at 344 S Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Personal Identification Information:

Full name, phone number, address, and email

Date of birth (for age verification and birthday promotions)

Service Information:

Client service history and appointment records

Health or skin conditions disclosed during consultation

Hair type, color formulas, and service preferences

Photos taken before or after services (with consent)

Payment Information:

Payment and transaction information (processed securely via Stripe)

Gift card and membership details

Children's Information:

For clients under 13, we collect only information necessary for service provision with parental consent

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Personal Identification Information:

Full name, phone number, address, and email

Date of birth (for age verification and birthday promotions)

Service Information:

Client service history and appointment records

Health or skin conditions disclosed during consultation

Hair type, color formulas, and service preferences

Photos taken before or after services (with consent)

Payment Information:

Payment and transaction information (processed securely via Stripe)

Gift card and membership details

Children's Information:

For clients under 13, we collect only information necessary for service provision with parental consent

3. How We Collect Information

Online: Through our website forms, appointment booking system, and mobile app

In-Person: Paper intake forms at our salon location (securely stored and digitized)

Authentication: Via Clerk authentication service when creating user accounts

Automatically: Basic website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)

4. How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain, and improve our services

To process appointments and payments

To communicate about appointments, promotions, or policy changes

To personalize your experience and service recommendations

To comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Service Providers:

Clerk: For secure user authentication and account management

Stripe: For payment processing

Future email marketing services (with your consent)

Analytics services (if implemented in the future)

Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights

6. Data Security

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

Secure digital storage with encryption

Locked physical storage for paper records

Limited staff access to client information

Regular security assessments

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for up to 5 years after your last appointment, unless you request earlier deletion. Children's information is retained only as long as necessary for service provision.

8. Your Rights

California residents and all clients have the right to:

Access personal information we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate information

Request deletion of your information

Opt-out of marketing communications

Request a copy of your service history

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@beautybymk.org or (818) 556-6155.

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). For clients under 13:

We collect only information necessary for service provision

Parental consent is required for online account creation

Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent

10. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by California law within the legally mandated timeframe.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email and by posting the updated policy on our website.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

MK Beauty Salon

344 S Glenoaks Blvd

Burbank, CA 91502

(818) 556-6155

info@beautybymk.org