165 Court St, Portsmouth, NH(603) 319-6873

    Scuttlebutt Barbershop Privacy Policy

    Last Updated: 2/27/26

    Introduction

    Welcome to Scuttlebutt Barbershop ("we," "us," or "our").

    This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site"), submit a form, or book an appointment through our online booking platform.

    By using our Site or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

    Information We Collect

    Information You Provide To Us

    We may collect personal information when you:

    • Submit a contact form
    • Request information
    • Book an appointment
    • Subscribe to promotions or updates
    • Apply for employment

    This information may include:

    • Name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Appointment details
    • Service preferences
    • Any information you voluntarily submit

    Online Booking & Payments

    Appointments are scheduled through a third-party booking platform embedded on our website.

    When you book an appointment:

    • Your personal information and payment details are collected and processed directly by the booking platform.
    • Payment processing is handled securely by the platform and its payment processors.
    • Scuttlebutt Barbershop does not store full credit card information on our own servers.

    We encourage customers to review the booking platform's privacy policy for additional details regarding their data handling practices.

    Automatically Collected Information

    When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as:

    • IP address
    • Browser type
    • Device type
    • Pages visited
    • Time spent on pages

    We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve website performance and user experience.

    How We Use Your Information

    We may use collected information to:

    • Schedule and manage appointments
    • Send appointment confirmations and reminders
    • Respond to inquiries
    • Send promotional communications (if you opt in)
    • Improve our services and website
    • Maintain internal business records

    Marketing Communications

    If you choose to receive marketing communications from us:

    • You may receive promotional emails or SMS messages about offers or updates.
    • You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by replying STOP to SMS messages.

    We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

    Service Providers

    We use third-party service providers to help operate our business, including providers for:

    • Appointment scheduling
    • Payment processing
    • Customer communications
    • Website hosting and analytics

    These service providers may process personal information on our behalf and are contractually obligated to safeguard your data.

    Certain providers may create deidentified or aggregated data for internal analytics and service improvement purposes in accordance with their contractual obligations.

    Data Retention

    We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

    • Provide services
    • Maintain appointment records
    • Comply with legal and tax obligations
    • Resolve disputes
    • Enforce agreements

    Data Security

    We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

    However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. By using our Site, you acknowledge and accept these inherent risks.

    Children's Privacy

    Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.

    Your Rights

    Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

    • Request access to your personal information
    • Request correction of inaccurate information
    • Request deletion of your personal information

    To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

    Changes To This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting to this page.

    Continued use of our Site constitutes acceptance of any updates.

    Contact Us

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact: