Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25 June 2026

DEGENIUS Salon ("we", "us", "our") is a barber shop and hair salon based in Helsinki, Finland. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Finnish data protection law.

1. Information we collect

When you book an appointment or contact us, we collect the following information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Selected service, date and time of your appointment
  • Any optional notes you choose to share with us

2. How we use booking information

We use your booking information solely to:

  • Schedule and manage your appointment
  • Send booking confirmations, reminders and updates
  • Contact you if we need to reschedule or clarify any details
  • Maintain a record of past appointments for service continuity

3. How your personal data is stored

Your data is stored securely in our booking system, hosted on European Union servers with industry-standard encryption in transit and at rest. Access is restricted to authorised salon staff only. We retain booking records for the period necessary to provide our service and to meet legal and accounting obligations under Finnish law (typically up to six years).

4. Email communication

We use a third-party email delivery service to send transactional emails such as booking confirmations and updates. We do not send marketing emails unless you have explicitly opted in, and you may unsubscribe at any time.

5. Cookies

Our website uses only essential cookies required for the site and booking system to function correctly. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser, though some features of the site may not work as intended.

6. Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict or object to the processing of your data
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  • Lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman (Tietosuojavaltuutettu)

7. Contact for privacy enquiries

For any questions about this policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

DEGENIUS Salon
Kantelettarenkuja 1 A, Kannelmäki, Helsinki, Finland
Email: info@degeniussalon.com
Phone: 041 326 2281