Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 22, 2026

At Hair by Manuela, we value your privacy. This policy outlines how we handle the personal information you provide when interacting with our website, hairbymanuela.com, or contacting our salon at 1 Annisquam St, Worcester, MA 01602.

1. Information We Collect

Because we do not use an automated booking system, we only collect information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us directly via phone, text message, or email. This may include:

• Your Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Hair Service History/Preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your contact details solely for the purpose of running our salon and serving you. This includes:

• Scheduling and confirming your appointments.
• Sending manual appointment reminders via text or phone call.
• Answering your questions about our relocation from Rutland or our current services in Worcester.

3. Data Protection & Sharing

• No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number or email address with any third-party marketers or outside companies.
• Manual Storage & Security: Your information is stored privately on our secure business devices and is only accessible by Manuela. We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

4. Children's Privacy

Our website is a general audience site providing information about our hair styling services and is perfectly safe for all ages to view. However, we do not knowingly collect personal contact information or accept appointment bookings directly from children under 13 without parental consent.

5. Google Ads & Analytics

We use Google Ads to help local clients find us. Google may use cookies to see how users interact with this site to measure ad performance. Google does not have access to the personal phone numbers or emails you use to contact us directly for an appointment. You can opt-out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting the Google Advertising Opt-out page.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practice. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

7. Your Consent

By calling, texting, or emailing us for a service, you consent to the collection of the information needed to fulfill your appointment. You may request that we delete your contact information from our records at any time.