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PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: October 10, 2026

Last Updated: October 10, 2026

Texas Braiding Star LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates hair salon services in Austin, Texas, and the website [https://texasbraidingstar.com](https://texasbraidingstar.com) (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, schedule appointments, request services, or communicate with us.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our Site or services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information about you in a variety of ways depending on how you interact with our business:

A. Personal Data Provided Directly by You

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and physical mailing address when you book an appointment, submit an inquiry, or contact us.
  • Appointment & Service Details: Information about requested hair braiding, twists, locs, styling preferences, or appointments at our South Austin or North Austin salon locations.
  • Payment Information: Payment card details, billing address, or transactions completed through our third-party payment processors. (We do not directly store full credit card account numbers on our systems).

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Log and Device Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times when visiting our Site.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand website traffic patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

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

  • Service Delivery: Scheduling appointments, performing hair care services, and managing walk-in or advance bookings.
  • Customer Support & Communications: Responding to inquiries, sending appointment confirmations/reminders, providing service updates, and offering consultation or aftercare guidance.
  • Payment Processing: Securely processing billing transactions and managing receipts.
  • Marketing & Promotions: Sending promotional offers, announcements, or newsletters (you may opt out at any time).
  • Business Operations: Improving our website, evaluating customer feedback, maintaining security, and complying with applicable state and federal legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

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

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business (e.g., online booking platforms, payment processors, web hosting, and SMS/email reminder services).
  • Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law, court order, regulatory authority, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Texas Braiding Star LLC or our clients.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.

4. Cookies and Opt-Out Options

Most web browsers accept cookies by default. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or remove cookies. Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of certain areas of our website.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites, social media channels, or booking tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.

7. Texas Privacy Rights

Under applicable Texas privacy laws (including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, where applicable), Texas residents have specific rights regarding their personal data, including:

  • The right to confirm whether we process your personal data and access such data.
  • The right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • The right to request deletion of personal data provided by or obtained about you.
  • The right to opt out of the processing of personal data for targeted advertising or the sale of personal data.

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

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and online booking services are not intended for children under 13 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13.

9. Changes 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 an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Site or services after any updates constitutes acceptance of the modified Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Texas Braiding Star LLC