Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12 October 2026 | Business Name: Trims Barbershop

Welcome to the Trims website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our main website, we do not collect personal data that identifies you. We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous visit stats (see section 3). When you book an appointment with us, you are directed to our scheduling partner, Square. During the booking process, Square may collect:

•Your full name
•Contact information (Email address, Phone number)
•Payment card details (processed securely by Square; we do not store this on our site)
•Appointment history

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the information provided during the booking process solely to:

•Schedule and manage your barbering appointments.
•Send you booking confirmations, reminders, and cancellation notices via SMS or email.
•Process payments for your services.
•Maintain our internal client records.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third parties for marketing purposes.

3. How We Use Cookies

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file saved on your device when you visit a website.

Our Website

Our primary website is custom-built and designed to be as fast and clean as possible. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies, Google Analytics, or Meta Pixels. We only use strictly necessary cookies required for the website to function properly and securely.

Vercel Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how our website is used, such as which pages are visited and how many people visit. It is cookie-free, collects anonymous visit stats only, and does not identify you or track you across other websites.

Square (Booking Platform)

When you click "Book Now" or interact with the booking widget, you are interacting with Square's platform. Square uses secure cookies to process your booking, ensure security, and remember your session.

4. Third-Party Services

To provide you with a seamless booking and payment experience, we use Square (Block, Inc.). When you book an appointment, your data is processed through their secure servers. Our website is hosted by Vercel Inc., which also provides the anonymous, cookie-free Vercel Analytics described above.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK law, you have the right to:

•Access the personal data we hold about you.
•Correct any mistakes in your data.
•Erase your personal data from our records (subject to legal and accounting requirements).
•Opt-out of SMS or email reminders at any time using the links/instructions provided in the messages.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please speak to Danny in the shop or call us on 07375 103229.