Privacy policy.

Last Updated: 10/01/2024

At Shima Beauty, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely. This privacy policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your information when you visit or make a purchase on our website, www.shimabeauty.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

  • Personal Information: When you book an appointment, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.

  • Usage Information: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on each page.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site and enable certain features.

2. How We Use Your Information

Shima Beauty uses the collected information in the following ways:

  • To Process Bookings and Payments: Your personal information allows us to schedule appointments, process payments, and provide the services you request.

  • To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you confirmations, updates, and responses to inquiries or requests. If you’ve signed up, we may also send you promotional emails or newsletters. You can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in these emails.

  • To Improve Our Services and Website: Usage information helps us understand visitor preferences, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve the website’s functionality and user experience.

  • For Security and Compliance: We may use your information to detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, or violations of our policies.

3. Sharing Your Information

Shima Beauty does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may work with third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as processing payments or analyzing data. These providers have access to your information only as needed to perform their functions and are obligated to protect your information.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to respond to legal processes, such as a court order, subpoena, or government request.

4. Security of Your Information

We implement various security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if any data is inaccurate or outdated.

  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link provided in those emails.

  • Cookies: Most browsers allow you to control and disable cookies through settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Shima Beauty may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date above. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about our data practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Shima Beauty
Email: shima@shimabeauty.com
Address: 1601 116th Ave NE, Suite 105, Bellevue, WA 98004