PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: June 24, 2025

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Barry Beauty Aesthetics (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial laws in Ontario.

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By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

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1. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:
• Full name, phone number, email address, and home address
• Date of birth (for treatment eligibility)
• Skin concerns, treatment preferences, and health-related intake forms
• Payment and billing information (processed securely via third-party platforms)
• IP address, browser type, device data, and website usage information
• Preferences shared through emails, messages, or during consultations
• Phone numbers for SMS marketing and abandoned cart notifications

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2. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information when you:
• Book an appointment through our online system or in person
• Fill out consultation or intake forms
• Purchase products or gift cards
• Subscribe to our email or SMS marketing
• Interact with us via our website, social media, or at in-person events
• Use our website (via cookies and analytics)
• Opt-in to SMS marketing and abandoned cart reminders

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3. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect and use your personal information to:
• Deliver customized skincare and aesthetic services
• Confirm appointments and send reminders
• Maintain client records for service quality and safety
• Process payments and manage transactions
• Communicate promotions or updates (with your consent)
• Improve our website, services, and client experience
• Send SMS reminders, including abandoned cart messages
• Use collected phone numbers to notify about cart abandonment via SMS

We collect only the information necessary to provide you with safe and personalized care.

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4. Consent

By providing your information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

You also have the right to:
• Access and correct your personal information
• Request deletion of your data (where appropriate)
• Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.

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5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your information.

We may share your information only with trusted third parties when necessary to:
• Process bookings and payments (e.g. Square, JaneApp, or other providers)
• Deliver marketing communications (e.g. Mailchimp, Klaviyo)
• Fulfill legal or regulatory obligations

The above excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

All third-party providers are required to protect your data and comply with Canadian privacy laws.

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6. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including:
• Encrypted data storage and secure booking systems
• Password-protected software and devices
• Limited access to authorized staff only

Data may be stored in Canada or with cloud-based providers that comply with applicable privacy regulations.

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7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal and regulatory requirements. When your data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

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8. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and tracking tools (like Google Analytics) to:
• Understand how visitors use our website
• Improve performance and client experience

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer. This may limit some website functionality.

Barry Beauty Aesthetics's website uses cookies to help keep track of items you put into your shopping cart, including when you have abandoned your cart. This information is used to determine when to send cart reminder messages via SMS.

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9. Location Tracking and Location-Based Services

We do not collect or use location tracking or location-based data at this time.

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10. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
• Know what personal information we hold about you
• Access and request corrections to your information
• Withdraw consent or file a complaint regarding misuse of your data

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11. Contact Us

If you have questions about your personal information, or wish to make a request or complaint, please contact:

Barry Beauty Aesthetics
Ottawa, Ontario
📧 barrykosmetics@gmail.com
📞 (613) 729-5777
🌐 www.barrybeautyaesthetics.com

 

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes to our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with the most recent update date above.

Thank you for trusting Barry Beauty Aesthetics. Your privacy matters to us.