Information We Collect:

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Identity Information: Name, date of birth (if needed for treatments), and gender

• Contact Details: Email address, phone number, postal address

• Health and Treatment Data: Skin conditions, allergies, medical history relevant to your treatments

• Booking and Transaction Data: Appointment history, payment status (handled via secure third-party processors)

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected via cookies

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How We Use Your Personal Data:

We use your data to:

• Manage bookings and provide aesthetician services

• Communicate with you about your appointments or enquiries

• Send updates, special offers, or newsletters (only if you opt in)

• Comply with legal and insurance obligations

• Improve our services and website

 

​Lawful Basis for Processing:

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal basis:

• Consent: For marketing or sharing sensitive health information related to treatments

• Contract: To fulfil your service bookings

• Legal Obligation: For record-keeping and tax purposes

• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services or respond to your queries

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Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share personal data with:

• Third-party service providers (e.g. booking systems, payment processors, email services) under confidentiality agreements

• Regulatory or legal bodies, when required by law

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Data Retention:

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:

• Basic client records: Up to 7 years (to comply with insurance and legal requirements)

• Marketing preferences: Until you withdraw consent

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Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion (in some circumstances)

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. for marketing)

• Lodge a complaint with the ICO if you are concerned about how your data is handled:
  www.ico.org.uk | Tel: 0303 123 1113

To exercise any of your rights, contact us at velvetblossombeauty@gmail.com

 

Cookies and Website Tracking

We use cookies to improve site functionality and analyse site usage.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies unless you choose to disable them in your browser settings.

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Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your data secure, including encryption, secure storage, and restricted access.

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Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of those sites.

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Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If any treatments are booked for minors, a parental or guardian consent form must be completed by UK legislation for the cosmetic treatment of under 18s. Failure to do so or to disclose the age of the minor will result in the treatment being terminated.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or UK law. We encourage you to check this page regularly.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data:

Velvet Blossom Beauty
📧 Email: velvetblossombeauty@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 07816790706