Based on the requirements of UK data protection law, here is a formal privacy policy for menandclippers.com that clearly states your minimal data retention practices.
Privacy Policy for menandclippers.com
Last Updated: 2025
1. About this Policy
Menandclippers.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and handle your personal information when you use our website and book services through our online booking form.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
For the purposes of data protection law, we are the “data controller” of your personal information. This means we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about you.
Our contact details:
- Website: menandclippers.com
- Email: www.menandclippers.com
- Address: 172 Trafalgar Road SE10 9TZ
3. What Personal Information We Collect
When you book an appointment through our online booking form, we collect the following personal information:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number
- The service(s) you have selected
- Your preferred appointment date and time
4. Why We Collect Your Information and Our Legal Basis
We collect your personal information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| To process and confirm your appointment booking | Contractual obligation – we need your information to provide the service you have requested |
| To send you appointment reminders or confirmations | Contractual obligation / Legitimate interests |
| To communicate with you about your booking | Contractual obligation |
| To ensure the security and proper functioning of our website | Legitimate interests |
5. Data Retention: How Long We Keep Your Information
We follow a strict data minimisation and retention policy.
We do not retain your personal data for any longer than is necessary.
Specifically:
- Your personal information will be retained only until you have attended your scheduled appointment and we have delivered the service to you.
- Once the service is complete, your personal data is securely and permanently deleted from our systems.
We will only retain your data beyond this point if we are required to do so by law (for example, for tax or legal compliance purposes) or if there is an unresolved complaint or dispute relating to your appointment. In such cases, we will keep only the minimum data necessary and for the shortest period permitted by law.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Process and manage your appointment bookings
- Communicate with you about your booking (e.g., confirmations, reminders, or changes)
- Provide you with the service you have requested