Privacy Policy

 **Privacy Policy for Skin + Body by Smooth Med** **Effective Date: 1/12022** At Skin + Body by Smooth Med, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights concerning your personal data.

1. **Information We Collect** We collect various types of personal information when you visit our website, book an appointment, or subscribe to our services, including but not limited to:

**Personal Identifiable Information (PII)**: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, and payment details.

**Non-Personal Information**: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing patterns. - **Health Information**: Medical history, treatment preferences, and any information you provide in relation to our services.

 2. **How We Use Your Information** We may use the personal information we collect from you for the following purposes: to provide, manage, and improve our services; to communicate with you, including appointment reminders, promotions, and newsletters; to process your payments securely; to comply with legal and regulatory requirements; and to analyze website traffic and usage to enhance user experience.

 3. **How We Protect Your Information** We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes: - Secure encryption of payment and health-related data. - We regularly update and audit our systems to ensure data protection. - Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only. ### 4. **Cookies and Tracking Technologies** We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies may collect information such as browsing history, preferences and settings, and time spent on the website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. 5. **Third-Party Sharing** We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with: - Service providers who help us operate our website, manage communications, and process transactions (e.g., payment processors). - Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law. All third-party partners are required to comply with strict confidentiality and data protection standards. 

6. **Your Rights** As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal information: - **Access and Correction**: You can request access to your personal data and correct any inaccuracies. - **Deletion**: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions. - **Opt-out**: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails. Please contact us at 818-954-0510 to exercise these rights. 

7. **Children’s Privacy** Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

8. **Changes to This Privacy Policy** We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information. 

9. **Contact Us** If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at **Skin + Body by Smooth Med** smoothmedspa@gmail.com or 818-954-0510.