Privacy Policy – BestHairdresser.co.uk
Last updated: 04.02.2026
At BestHairdresser.co.uk, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services.
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
BestHairdresser.co.uk is an online platform dedicated to connecting users with professional hair services and providing information about hair styling, colouring, and treatments.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us using the online form: https://besthairdresser.co.uk/contact/
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, surname
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number
- Booking & Enquiry Data: Information submitted via contact or booking forms
- Marketing Preferences: Newsletter subscription choices
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the website, interaction data
We do not intentionally collect special category data (such as health data) unless explicitly provided by you and required for a specific service.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through:
- Website contact forms
- Newsletter subscription forms
- Booking or registration forms
- Direct communication via email or phone
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries and requests
- Manage bookings and service availability
- Send informational or service-related communications
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Ensure website security and prevent misuse
We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a form
- Contractual necessity: To provide requested services
- Legitimate interests: To improve our services and website functionality
- Legal obligation: Where required by law
6. Marketing Communications
You will only receive marketing communications from us if:
- You have explicitly opted in, or
- You are an existing contact and the communication is relevant
You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
7. Cookies
BestHairdresser.co.uk uses cookies to:
- Analyse website traffic
- Improve functionality and performance
- Enhance user experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
8. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share limited data with trusted third parties only when necessary, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email marketing platforms
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
All third parties are required to process your data securely and in compliance with data protection laws.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
10. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
11. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices and encourage you to review them separately.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page, and the updated date will be clearly stated.
14. Contact and Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk