Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Barber Recruit ("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 barber hiring platform (the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly:

• Account registration details (name, email address, phone number, location)
• Barber profile information (experience, specialties, portfolio images, certifications, licensing information)
• Barbershop profile information (business name, address, services offered, chair availability, pricing)
• Communications you send to us or through the platform
• Payment and billing information processed through our third-party payment providers

Information Collected Automatically:

• Device and browser information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, search queries, time spent on the Service)
• Location data (general geographic location based on IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Service
• Facilitate hiring connections between barbers and barbershops
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send administrative messages, updates, and promotional communications
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Between Platform Users: Profile information you choose to make public (such as barber portfolios or shop listings) is visible to other users of the Service
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating the platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery)
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information

5. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. We may also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request a portable copy of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@barberrecruit.com.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies in three categories:

• Necessary — login, security, and remembering your cookie choice. These are always on so the Service works.
• Analytics — help us understand how visitors use the site (for example, Google Analytics). Optional.
• Marketing — ads, retargeting, and conversion tracking (for example, Meta Pixel and Google Ads). Optional.

When you first visit, we ask for permission before loading optional analytics or marketing tags. You can Accept All, Decline optional cookies, or Customize categories. You can change your choice anytime via Cookie Preferences in the site footer. You may also control cookies through your browser settings; disabling necessary cookies may affect certain features of the Service.

9. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Barber Recruit
Email: hello@barberrecruit.com
Millburn, New Jersey