Privacy Policy

Beauty Salons in Canada

Last Updated: 24/07/2025

1. Introduction

Beauty Salons in Canada (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our directory services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

From Visitors:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Location data (city, province)
  • Communication preferences
  • Feedback and reviews submitted through our platform

From Business Owners:

  • Business name and contact details
  • Owner/manager contact information
  • Business address and operating hours
  • Service descriptions and pricing information
  • Business registration details
  • Payment information for premium listings

2.2 Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website:

  • IP address and general location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website addresses
  • Search queries performed on our site

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Improve our services and user experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

  • Maintain and operate our beauty salon directory
  • Connect users with local beauty salons
  • Process business listings and updates
  • Facilitate communication between users and businesses

3.2 Communication

  • Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
  • Send important updates about our services
  • Provide marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Send newsletters and promotional materials

3.3 Improvement and Analytics

  • Analyze website usage to improve functionality
  • Conduct research and analytics
  • Develop new features and services
  • Monitor and prevent fraudulent activity

3.4 Legal Compliance

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Protect our rights and interests
  • Respond to legal requests and court orders

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Business Listings

  • Business information provided by salon owners is displayed publicly on our directory
  • User reviews and ratings may be published with attribution

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Payment processing
  • Email marketing services
  • Analytics and advertising
  • Customer support

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activities
  • Respond to government requests

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access or disclosure
  • Accidental loss or destruction
  • Malicious attacks and data breaches

Security measures include:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers and databases
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Update your account information at any time

6.2 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

6.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and business requirements.

6.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt-out of marketing communications by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails
  • Contacting us directly
  • Updating your communication preferences in your account

6.5 Cookies

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Factors affecting retention periods include:

  • The nature of the information collected
  • Legal and regulatory requirements
  • Business and operational needs

11. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending email notifications for material changes
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy

12. Provincial Privacy Laws

We comply with applicable provincial privacy legislation, including:

  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Provincial privacy acts where applicable
  • Quebec’s Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Beauty Salons in Canada
Email: privacy@bdnewspro.com
Phone: +86 099783465
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Privacy Officer: Jihin

For complaints about our privacy practices, you may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at:

  • Website: www.priv.gc.ca
  • Phone: 1-800-282-1376

14. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 24/07/2025 and was last updated on 24/07/2025.