Privacy Policy

Ahmed Barber Shop (“Ahmed Barber Shop,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, request information, or use our appointment-booking and text-messaging services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Your name

Telephone number

Email address

Appointment date and time

Requested service

Preferred barber

Messages, questions, and other communications

Information submitted through website forms, chat widgets, or appointment-booking forms

We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, including:

Internet Protocol address

Browser and device type

Pages visited

Date and time of access

Referring website

Cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

Schedule, confirm, reschedule, or cancel appointments

Send appointment confirmations and reminders

Respond to missed calls, questions, and customer-service requests

Communicate about services requested by the customer

Maintain customer and appointment records

Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services

Prevent fraud, misuse, or security incidents

Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

We will use text messaging only in accordance with the consent provided by the recipient and applicable law.

3. SMS and Mobile Information

When you provide your mobile telephone number and consent to receive text messages, Ahmed Barber Shop may send messages related to:

Appointment scheduling

Appointment confirmations

Appointment reminders

Rescheduling or cancellation requests

Responses to customer inquiries

Missed-call follow-up

Other customer-care communications

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. You may reply HELP for assistance.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing with subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use-case categories exclude text-messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

SMS consent is not transferred, sold, rented, or shared with unrelated third parties.

4. How We Share Information

We may share information with service providers that help us operate our business, such as providers of:

Website hosting

Customer-relationship management

Appointment scheduling

Telephone and text-messaging services

Email delivery

Payment processing

Analytics

Technical support

These providers may access information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information:

When required by law, court order, or governmental request

To protect the rights, safety, or property of Ahmed Barber Shop, our customers, or others

In connection with a merger, sale, reorganization, or transfer of business assets

With your direction or consent

We do not sell personal information.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, understand website usage, improve performance, and support website functionality.

Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide requested services

Maintain business and appointment records

Resolve disputes

Enforce agreements

Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no website, database, or transmission method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Choices

You may:

Decline to provide optional information

Request that we correct inaccurate contact information

Request deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements

Disable cookies through your browser

Unsubscribe from email communications using the instructions provided

Opt out of text messages by replying STOP

To make a privacy request, contact us using the information below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.

A parent or legal guardian should contact us if they believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate authorization.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party services.

11. State Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable state law. These rights may include access, correction, deletion, or information about how personal information is used.

We will respond to valid privacy requests as required by applicable law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of our website or services after an update is subject to the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

Questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy may be sent to:

Ahmed Barber Shop
11309 Seneca Cir

Great Falls, VA 2066

Email: [email protected]