Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Nearest Cutz ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Platform").

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, book a service, or interact with our Platform, we may collect:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Profile information (profile photo, preferences)
• Location data (address, GPS coordinates for mobile barber services)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communication history (messages between clients and barbers)

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Platform:

• Device information (device type, operating system, browser type)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent on Platform)
• IP address and approximate location
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process bookings and payments
• Facilitate communication between clients and barbers
• Send important notifications about your bookings and account
• Provide customer support
• Personalize your experience on the Platform
• Ensure the security and integrity of our Platform
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Barbers you book with will have access to necessary booking information
• Payment Processors: Stripe processes payment information securely
• Third-Party Services: We use services like Google for authentication and maps
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication methods, and regular security assessments.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Third-Party Authentication

When you choose to sign in using Google OAuth, we receive basic profile information (name, email address, and profile picture) from Google. This information is used to create and manage your account. Google's use of your information is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

8. Location Services

Our Platform uses location data to connect you with nearby barbers and enable mobile barber services. You can control location permissions through your device settings. Disabling location services may limit certain features.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: