Effective Date: [01 August 2025]
Last Updated: [01 August 2025]
1. Introduction
Welcome to Karisma Barber. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Karisma Barber
Address: 102 Dorset Street Upper, Phibsborough, Dublin, D01 X0C5
Email: –
Phone: –
Data Controller: Aaqid Masoodi
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
- Personal identification information: name, phone number, email address.
- Appointment details: service booked, date and time.
- Payment information: only if applicable and processed via secure third-party processors.
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools).
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Manage appointments and provide services.
- Communicate confirmations or changes.
- Respond to queries or complaints.
- Improve our services and website.
- Comply with legal obligations.
5. Lawful Bases for Processing
We rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent (e.g. marketing communications).
- Contractual necessity (e.g. to book or manage an appointment).
- Legal obligation (e.g. accounting records).
- Our legitimate interests (e.g. business analysis, fraud prevention).
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We may share it with:
- Service providers (e.g. online booking software, payment processors).
- Legal authorities, where required by law.
All third parties are GDPR-compliant and act only on our instructions.
7. International Transfers
Your data is stored within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, it will be protected under standard contractual clauses or other safeguards compliant with GDPR.
8. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Typically:
- Booking data: retained for 6 years for tax/accounting purposes.
- Contact form entries: retained for up to 12 months.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Rectify incorrect or outdated information.
- Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Data portability (receive a copy in a structured format).
- Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert Email].
10. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymised usage data. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more info, see our
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.
12. Complaints
If you’re unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:
Data Protection Commission (Ireland)
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie
Phone: +353 57 868 4800
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.