Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ustadcut ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Ustadcut (the "App").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the App includes:

Personal Data:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Profile picture (if provided)
• Appointment history and preferences
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Location data (with your explicit consent)

Automatically Collected Information:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Log information (access times, pages viewed, app crashes)
• Usage data (features used, interactions within the app)
• IP address and general location information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect or receive:

• To facilitate account creation and login process - To create and manage your user account
• To provide our services - To book appointments, connect you with barbers, and manage your booking history
• To send administrative information - To send appointment confirmations, reminders, and service updates
• To improve our services - To understand how users interact with our App and improve user experience
• To respond to inquiries - To answer your questions and provide customer support
• To send promotional communications - With your consent, to send offers and updates about our services
• To protect our services - To detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We share information with barbers/salons to facilitate your appointments and provide services
• With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share data with vendors who assist us in operating our App (payment processors, analytics providers, cloud services)
• For Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal requests

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure servers and databases
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time

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

8. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every site you visit.

10. Push Notifications

We may send you push notifications regarding appointments, reminders, and promotional offers. You can opt-out of receiving push notifications at any time by adjusting the settings on your mobile device or within the App.

11. Location Data

We may request access to your device's location to provide location-based services such as finding nearby barbers. You can enable or disable location services through your device settings. If you disable location services, some features of the App may not function properly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the App after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

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