At Facial Awareness Beauty, your privacy is treated with the same care and intention as your skin. This notice explains how your personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you book or receive treatments in my treatment clinic.
I am committed to handling your data lawfully, transparently, and in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What Personal Data I Collect
I will collect information that solely relates to your skin health and condition relevant to your treatment plans that may include the following information:
Contact details: name, phone number, email address
Booking information: appointment history, treatment preferences
Consultation details: skin concerns, medical history relevant to treatment safety, allergies, contraindications
Payment information: transaction records via a secure POS application. I do not store card details.
Communication: messages, emails, or notes relating to your treatment journey
Why I Collect Your Data
Your information is collected for the following purposes:
- To provide safe, personalised treatments
- To maintain accurate consultation and treatment records
- To manage bookings, confirmations, and reminders
- To process payments and deposits
- To meet professional, insurance, and legal obligations
- To send occasional updates or offers (only with your consent)
How Your Data Is Stored
Your information is stored securely using password‑protected systems and locked physical files where applicable.
As the business owner I am the sole person that can access your records.
I retain consultation and treatment records for 7 years, as required by insurance and industry regulations.
Sharing Your Data
Your data will never be sold or shared for marketing purposes to third parties.
It may be shared only when necessary:
With payment processors (e.g., SumUp)
With insurers or legal bodies if required by law
With software providers used for booking or record‑keeping, all of whom comply with GDPR
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access any personal data I have about you and withdraw consent at any time for emails related to marketing communications by opting out.
Marketing
I will only send marketing messages to you if you have given consent, and you may opt out at any time by letting me know.
Updates to This Notice
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in legislation or business practices. The latest version will always be available upon request.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact me below:
Tracey Cairns
Facial Awareness Beauty
Email: tracey@facialawareness.beauty
Phone: 07598 624330
Location: The Facialist Room 351c Northdown Road Cliftonville, Margate CT9 3PB
