Privacy Policy

Kate's Beauty Salon & Spa ("we", "us", "our") operates the website www.katesbeautyspa.com (the "Site") for our beauty salon and spa in Oranjestad, Aruba. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the Site, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

This Site does not have a backend server or database — it is a static website. We do not collect, store, or process your personal data on our servers. The only information exchanged is:

• Booking form: if you fill in the "Book Your Appointment" form (name, WhatsApp number, service, preferred date/time, message), that information is formatted into a message and opened directly in WhatsApp on your own device. It is sent from your device to our WhatsApp number — it never passes through or is stored on our website or servers.
• WhatsApp conversations: once you message us on WhatsApp (via the site's WhatsApp buttons or the booking form), that conversation is subject to WhatsApp's own privacy policy, since WhatsApp is operated by Meta, not by us.
• Automatically collected data: like most websites, our hosting provider may log basic technical information (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited) for security and performance purposes. We do not use this data for advertising or tracking.

2. Cookies

This Site does not use advertising or analytics cookies. See our Cookie Policy for full details on the limited, functional cookies that may be set by embedded third-party content (such as Google Maps).

3. Third-Party Services

The Site embeds or links to a small number of third-party services, each governed by its own privacy policy:

• Google Maps — to show our location and directions.
• WhatsApp (Meta) — to let you message us directly.
• Google — for our Google Business reviews link.
• QR Server (api.qrserver.com) — to generate a scannable WhatsApp QR code.

We don't control these third parties' own data practices and encourage you to review their policies directly.

4. How We Use Your Information

Any information you choose to send us via WhatsApp (such as your name, phone number, and appointment details) is used solely to schedule and confirm your appointment, respond to your questions, and provide our services. We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention & Your Rights

Since we don't store data on the Site itself, any personal information you've shared with us lives in our WhatsApp conversation history. You can ask us at any time to delete a past conversation or stop contacting you — just message us on WhatsApp or email info@katesbeautyspa.com.

6. Children's Privacy

Our services and this Site are intended for adults and are not directed at children under 13.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the latest version.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us:

• Email: info@katesbeautyspa.com
• WhatsApp: +297 566 9924
• Address: Caya G.F. Betico Croes 25, Oranjestad, Aruba