1. Data Fiduciary & Studio Identity

Salman Hair Studio (“we”, “our”, or “the Studio”) operates the hair and grooming atelier located at:

We act as the Data Fiduciary in respect of personal data submitted when you book an appointment, inquire about services, or visit our studio.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum personal data strictly necessary to schedule, confirm, and provide salon services:

• Identity Data: Client full name.
• Contact Data: Mobile phone number (used for booking reminders, schedule adjustments, and WhatsApp confirmation).
• Appointment Preferences: Selected hair/beauty services, preferred date, preferred time slot, and chosen stylist.
• Consultation Notes (Optional): Any specific chemical history, hair condition details, or special requests voluntarily provided.

* Note: We do not process or store credit/debit card numbers on this website. Service charges are settled directly in-studio upon completion of your visit.

3. Purpose & Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, personal data is processed exclusively on the basis of client consent and legitimate operational use:

• To reserve and manage appointment slots in our atelier calendar.
• To send transactional confirmation notices via WhatsApp or SMS.
• To prevent duplicate slot bookings and manage staff scheduling.
• To respond to customer support inquiries and feedback.

We do not sell, trade, or rent client personal data to third-party data brokers or marketing agencies.

4. Data Storage, Security & Retention

Your data is stored in secured databases with encryption in transit and restricted administrative access. We retain booking records only as long as necessary to fulfill salon services and maintain operational appointment logs, or as required by applicable Indian tax and commercial record-keeping laws.

5. Client Rights Under Indian Law (DPDPA 2023)

As a Data Principal under Indian law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request a summary of your personal data processed by the studio.
• Right to Correction & Erasure: Request correction of inaccurate information or deletion of your booking records.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for booking communications at any time.
• Right of Grievance Redressal: Submit grievances regarding data handling to our designated Grievance Officer.

6. Grievance Redressal Officer

In accordance with Section 10 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, inquiries or complaints regarding personal data may be directed to our designated officer:

7. Policy Updates

We may periodically update this policy to reflect operational improvements or regulatory updates. Any changes will be published here with an updated effective date.