1. Introduction

Booth, Inc. (“BOOTH,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access or use the BOOTH platform, website (boothapp.co), mobile applications, and any related services (collectively, the “Platform”). By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password, profile photo, and role (barber or shop owner) provided during registration
Business Information: Shop name, address, location coordinates, booth pricing, availability, amenities, gallery photos, and listing descriptions
Payment Information: Payment and payout details processed securely through Stripe. BOOTH does not store your full credit card number, bank account number, or Stripe credentials on our servers
Communications: Messages sent through the Platform between barbers and shop owners, including booking requests and inquiries
Usage and Device Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, features used, referring URLs, and interaction timestamps
Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address or precise location if you grant permission, used to display nearby listings
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and analyze platform usage

3. How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account and profile
To connect barbers with barbershop owners and facilitate booth rental discovery
To process payments, payouts, and related financial transactions through Stripe
To send transactional notifications about bookings, payments, schedule changes, and account activity
To display your listing or profile to other users on the Platform
To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
To improve, personalize, and develop new features for the Platform
To monitor for fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service
To send occasional product updates and announcements (you may opt out at any time)
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users: Your public profile, listing details, and relevant booking information are visible to other Platform users as necessary to facilitate connections
Service Providers: We share data with trusted third parties who assist in operating the Platform, including Stripe (payments), Supabase (infrastructure), and Vercel (hosting). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of BOOTH, our users, or the public
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change
With Your Consent: We may share information for purposes not listed here with your explicit consent

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, accounting, or compliance purposes. Anonymized and aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for analytics.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure authentication, role-based access controls, and regular security reviews. All payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified provider. While we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings or by contacting us
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated personal data
Portability: Request a machine-readable export of your data
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time via email preferences or by contacting us
Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@boothapp.co. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Third-Party Services

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (such as Stripe, Google Maps, and social media platforms). These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@boothapp.co

Booth, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois