Welcome to ManeMatch! At ManeMatch, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled with care. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information Collected

   When you use ManeMatch, we may collect the following types of information:
   
   a. Personal Information
   • Clients: Name, contact information (email, phone number), appointment preferences, hairstyle preferences, and other information shared during the matching process.
   • Salons and Stylists: Name, business contact information, professional certifications, specialties, and stylist profiles.
   
   b. Usage Information
   • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and information about how you use the platform.
   

   c. Payment Information
   • Billing details (if applicable), but not full credit/debit card numbers as we use a secure third-party payment processor.
   

   d. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
   • Information collected via cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

   We use the collected information to:
   
   1. Match salon clients with stylists who meet their preferences.
   2. Operate and improve our website and services.
   3. Provide customer support.
   4. Send transactional communications (appointment confirmations, service updates, etc.).
   5. Conduct analytics to enhance the effectiveness of our matching system.
   6. Comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

   We may share your information with:
   
   1. Salons and Stylists: To facilitate the matching process and provide services.
   2. Service Providers: Third-party vendors who support our platform, including payment processors, hosting services, and analytics providers.
   3. Legal Authorities: If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of ManeMatch and its users.
   4. Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
   
   We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Retention

   We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Once no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

5. Your Privacy Choices
   

   a. Access and Update Information
   You can update your personal information by logging into your ManeMatch account or contacting us directly.

   b. Opt-Out of Communications
   You can opt out of marketing communications by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in our emails or by contacting us.

   c. Cookies
   You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact website functionality.

   d. Data Deletion
   You may request the deletion of your data by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email].

6. Data Security

   We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.