Last updated: 01/12/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how AB Barbers (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website ab-barbers.co.uk or use our services.
By using our website or providing your information, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website or services:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Booking details
- Messages submitted through website forms
When you browse the website, we may collect:
- Device information
- Browser type
- IP address
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Basic analytics data
This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
We use your information to:
- Provide and manage barber services
- Process discounts and promotions (including the £5 offer)
- Communicate appointment reminders, updates, or confirmations
- Send marketing emails, offers, and shop news (you can unsubscribe anytime)
- Improve website functionality and customer experience
- Maintain security, prevent misuse, and comply with legal obligations
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you opt in to email updates or promotions.
- Contract: When processing bookings or service requests.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, protect our business, and ensure effective communication.
- Legal Obligation: When required to comply with UK law.
If you submit your email (including to claim the £5 discount), you agree to receive:
- Shop updates
- Promotional content
- Grooming tips or relevant information
- Appointment or booking-related communications
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in any email.
We store personal information securely using password-protected systems and industry-standard safeguards to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Your data is processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR regulations.
We do not sell your data.
We may share your data with trusted service providers who help operate our website, appointment system, email delivery, or secure storage — strictly for operational purposes and always under confidentiality safeguards.
We may also share data if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or operations of AB Barbers.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality, analyse usage, and enhance user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies if preferred.
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent for marketing
- Object to certain processing activities
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Our services are not directed at individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Our website may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
AB Barbers
Email: tj@ab-barbers.co.uk
Website: ab-barbers.co.uk
