Effective Date: June 8th 2025
Last Updated: June 8th 2025

At Skin with Katlyn ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.bellaraelaser.ca or use our services.

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Appointment Information: Service preferences, appointment history, and scheduling details
• Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address (processed securely through our payment processors)
• Health Information: Skin concerns, medical history relevant to treatments, allergies, and contraindications
• Communication Records: Messages sent through our contact forms, emails, or social media platforms

• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our site
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your user experience
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

We use your personal information to:

• Provide Services: Schedule appointments, deliver treatments, and maintain client records
• Communication: Send appointment confirmations, reminders, follow-up messages, and service updates
• Marketing: Send newsletters, promotions, and updates about our services (with your consent)
• Website Improvement: Analyze website usage to enhance user experience
• Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements for medical aesthetic services
• Payment Processing: Process payments and maintain financial records

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

• Payment processors (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
• Email marketing platforms for newsletter distribution
• Website hosting and analytics services
• Appointment scheduling software

• When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our clients
• In connection with legal proceedings or investigations

• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure data transmission using SSL encryption
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure storage of physical and electronic records

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link provided in each email
• Preferences: Update your communication preferences by contacting us directly

• Browser Settings: Disable cookies through your browser settings (may affect website functionality)
• Opt-Out: Use browser privacy settings to limit tracking

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain client relationships
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

Client records are typically retained for a minimum of 7 years as required by Alberta health regulations.

Our website uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and abuse. Google's collection and use of data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

We maintain presence on Facebook and Instagram. Your interactions with our social media accounts are governed by the respective platform's privacy policies.

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in locations outside of Alberta, Canada, including the United States, where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

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

Skin with Katlyn
Sylvan Lake, Alberta
Website: www.bellaraelaser.ca
Email: Bellaraelaser@outlook.com
Phone: 4039639589

You can also reach us through our website contact form or social media platforms.

By using our website or services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Additional Notes for Implementation:

1. Fill in the blanks: Add your specific contact details and effective date
2. Legal Review: Consider having this reviewed by a privacy lawyer familiar with Alberta and Canadian privacy laws
3. PIPEDA Compliance: This policy is designed to comply with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
4. Regular Updates: Review and update this policy annually or when you make significant changes to your data practices
5. Accessibility: Make sure this policy is easily accessible from your website footer

This privacy policy covers all the key areas for your medical aesthetics business while being comprehensive yet readable for your clients. Would you like me to adjust any specific sections or add additional clauses for particular aspects of your business?