1. Introduction

Carmine Minardi NYC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.carmineminardinyc.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site or use our services.

By using our Site or booking our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2a. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect the following types of personal information you voluntarily provide to us:

Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Appointment booking details, including requested services and preferred stylists
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
Comments, feedback, or messages submitted through our contact forms
Photos or images you share with us for styling consultations

2b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including:

IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type, operating system, and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7 below)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

To schedule, confirm, and manage your appointments
To process payments for services rendered
To communicate with you about your appointments, inquiries, and service updates
To send promotional emails or newsletters (only with your consent)
To improve our website, services, and customer experience
To comply with applicable legal obligations
To respond to your comments, questions, or requests

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., appointment scheduling platforms, email service providers, and payment processors). These parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Carmine Minardi NYC, our clients, or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Your New York State Privacy Rights

As a resident of New York State, you have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable New York privacy laws, including the New York SHIELD Act and New York General Business Law § 399-dd:

Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the personal data we have collected about you.
Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Opt Out: You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 of this Policy. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law. Appointment records may be retained for a period of time consistent with our business and legal obligations. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We may use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant promotional content (only with your consent).

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our Site.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, consistent with the requirements of the New York SHIELD Act. These measures include:

Encrypted transmission of sensitive information using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology
Restricted access to personal information to authorized personnel only
Regular review and testing of our security practices

While we take data security seriously, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:

Carmine Minardi NYC

Website: www.carmineminardinyc.com

Location: New York, New York

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.