PRIVACY POLICY
1. Overview
Bladeryders Mobile Barbering Services Inc. (“Bladeryders”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Bladeryders mobile application (the “App”).
By using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
You may provide:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Profile details
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Photos or content you upload
B. Account & Usage Data
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Login activity
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Booking history
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Service preferences
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Messages or interactions within the App
C. Location Data (Important)
We collect location data to enable core features:
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Real-time location sharing between clients and barbers
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Navigation and service coordination
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Displaying nearby barbers
Location data may be collected:
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While the App is in use
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During active bookings
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In the background (if enabled on your device)
You can disable location services in your device settings, but this may limit functionality.
D. Payment Information
Payments are processed through Stripe.
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We do not store full credit card details
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Payment data is securely handled by Stripe
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We may receive limited transaction data (e.g., status, amount)
Barbers may also provide payout information directly to Stripe.
E. Device & Technical Data
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IP address
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Device type and OS
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App version
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Usage behavior (clicks, navigation, features used)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Create and manage accounts
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Facilitate bookings between users
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Enable real-time tracking
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Process payments through Stripe
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Improve app performance and features
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Communicate updates, confirmations, and support
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Prevent fraud, abuse, and unsafe behavior
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Comply with legal obligations
4. User-to-User Data Sharing
Because Bladeryders is a marketplace:
When a booking is made:
We may share limited information between users, including:
Client → Barber
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Name
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Location
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Booking details
Barber → Client
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Name
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Profile details
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Service information
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Real-time location (during booking)
This sharing is necessary to complete services.
5. Communications
We may collect and use data related to:
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In-app messages
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Notifications
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Support requests
We do not guarantee that communications are private between users.
6. App Permissions
The App may request access to:
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📍 Location — for tracking and booking
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📷 Camera / Photos — for profile content
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🔔 Notifications — for booking updates
Permissions can be controlled through your device settings.
7. How We Share Information
We may share your data with:
Service Providers
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Payment processing via Stripe
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Cloud storage and analytics providers
Other Users
As described in Section 4
Legal Authorities
When required by law or to protect rights and safety
We do not sell your personal data.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information:
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As long as your account is active
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As necessary to provide services
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To comply with legal obligations
Some data may be retained after account deletion for:
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Legal compliance
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Fraud prevention
9. Your Rights
You may:
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Access your personal data
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Update or correct information
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Request deletion of your account
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Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To do so, contact us at:
[Insert Email]
10. Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data.
However:
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No system is completely secure
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You use the App at your own risk
11. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach, we will:
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Investigate the issue
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Notify affected users if required by law
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Take appropriate corrective action
12. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for users under 18.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
13. In-Home Services Disclaimer
Bladeryders facilitates real-world interactions.
We do not:
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Monitor in-person interactions
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Verify locations or environments
Users share information and interact at their own risk.
14. Third-Party Services
The App may include third-party services.
These services have their own privacy policies, including Stripe.
We are not responsible for third-party practices.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Continued use of the App means you accept the updated policy.
