Data Protection | The Stepstool Barber

Last Updated on December 9, 2024

Introduction to Our Data Protection Strategy

Commitment to Excellence in Education

At The Stepstool Barber, we are dedicated to delivering an unparalleled educational experience for all our stakeholders. We recognize the commitment of our users to their personal success, and we match this commitment by ensuring that every interaction with our content is finely tuned for the highest educational value.

To achieve this, it is essential for The Stepstool Barber, to collect and utilize certain personal details about individuals.

Scope of Data Collection

We collect information about various individuals, including but not limited to our customers, affiliates, business associates, employees, and others with whom our organization may have an established or potential relationship.

Objective of This Policy

This document outlines how we collect, manage, and safeguard personal data to align with our data protection standards and comply with legal requirements.Purpose of the Data Protection PolicyThis policy is designed to ensure that The Stepstool Barber:

Adheres to data protection laws and upholds industry best practices.

Safeguards the rights of employees, clients, affiliates, and partners.

Maintains transparency in the processing and storage of personal data.

Mitigates the risks associated with data breaches.

Adherence to EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The GDPR dictates how businesses, including The Stepstool Barber, must handle personal data of individuals or entities in EU nations. This encompasses the collection, management, and storage of data, whether digital or paper-based.

GDPR Compliance Requirements

To adhere to GDPR, personal data must be:

Processed in a fair, lawful, and transparent manner.

Collected for specific, legitimate reasons.

Appropriate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary.

Accurate and regularly updated.

Stored no longer than necessary.

Processed respecting individual rights.

Protected adequately.

Not transferred outside the EEA without proper safeguards.

Policy Declaration

Every day, we handle personal data from customers, affiliates, partners, and staff. It is critical that this data is managed legally and appropriately, as per the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.

About This Policy

This document, along with referenced documents, forms the basis of our personal data processing practices.

This policy is not part of any employment contract and is subject to change.

Definition of Personal Data

Personal data refers to any information that can identify an individual, either stored digitally or on paper.

Data protection Principles

Data handlers must ensure data is processed fairly, lawfully, transparently, and securely.

Fair and Lawful Processing

We process personal data strictly for lawful purposes, in line with GDPR guidelines.

Collection and Use of Information

We gather and store various types of information:

Information you provide: Including names, email addresses, postal addresses, payment details, and phone numbers.Information we collect automatically: This includes usage data, customer service interactions, device information, and web usage data.

Processing for Specific Purposes

We process personal data for clearly defined purposes and notify these to the concerned individuals.

Notification to IndividualsUpon collecting personal data, we inform individuals about the processing purposes, legal basis, data sharing, and their rights.

Data Accuracy and Timeliness

We ensure the accuracy of our data and its timely deletion when no longer needed.

Aligning Processing with Individual Rights

We respect the rights of individuals in our data processing activities.

Data Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access and accidental loss.

Transferring Personal Data Outside the EEA Data transfer outside the EEA is conducted under strict conditions.

Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Data

We may share data within our corporate group, following legal guidelines.

Subject Access Requests

Individuals have the right to request access to their data, and we have processes to facilitate this.

Policy Amendments This Privacy Statement may be updated, with advance notice provided for significant changes.