Children’s Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2024

At The Gent's Corner Haircuts & Shaves, we recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of children under 18 years of age. This Children’s Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information of minors who participate in our membership program, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable laws.

1. Collection of Personal Information from Minors

1.1. Parental Consent Required
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 without verifiable parental consent. Before a child can become a member or participate in our program, we require parental or guardian permission.

1.2. Types of Information Collected
With parental consent, we may collect the following information from children under 18:

  • Personal Information: Name, date of birth, contact details (email or phone number), and address. 

  • Activity Information: Details about participation in the program, such as membership preferences, usage history, or responses to surveys.

We do not collect banking or payment information directly from children; payment information must be provided by a parent or legal guardian.

2. How We Use Children’s Information

We use the personal information collected from minors for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Program Services: We use the information to process membership applications, grant access to member benefits, and track participation.

  • Communication: We may use the child’s contact information to send notifications related to membership activities or updates, but we will always notify the parent or guardian.

  • Parental Notifications: We may use parental contact information to notify them about their child’s participation, program updates, or changes to policies.

  • Legal Compliance: We may use children’s information as required by law, such as compliance with COPPA and other child protection regulations.

3. Parental Rights and Control

Parents and legal guardians have specific rights regarding their child’s personal information, including the right to:

3.1. Review and Access
Parents can request to review the personal information we have collected from their child at any time by contacting us through the information provided below.

3.2. Request Deletion
Parents can request that we delete their child’s personal information by contacting us. Upon receiving a request for deletion, we will take reasonable steps to verify the identity of the parent or guardian and proceed with the deletion, unless retention is required by law.

3.3. Withdraw Consent
At any time, parents or guardians can withdraw their consent for the collection or use of their child’s personal information. If consent is withdrawn, the child’s membership may be canceled or limited.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or share personal information of minors under the age of 18 with third parties for marketing purposes. We only share children’s personal information in the following limited circumstances:

4.1. Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as IT support or database management services) to assist us in operating our membership program, but only as necessary to perform the service.

4.2. Legal Requirements
We may disclose a child’s information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or subpoena, or to protect the rights, safety, or security of The Gent's Corner Haircuts & Shaves or others.

5. Data Security

We take the privacy and security of children’s information seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures, such as encryption, firewalls, and access controls, to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Retention of Information

We retain children’s personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the services associated with the membership program or as required by law. If a parent requests the deletion of their child’s information, we will take steps to delete the information unless retention is legally required.

7. COPPA Compliance

We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and its rules regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of children’s personal information. We do not condition a child’s participation in our membership program on more information than is reasonably necessary to participate.

8. Changes to the Children’s Privacy Policy

We may update this Children’s Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will notify parents or guardians of significant changes and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Parents are encouraged to review this policy regularly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Children’s Privacy Policy or if you would like to exercise your parental rights regarding your child’s information, please contact us: