Blissful Beauty Training Academy is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you enquire about or enrol on our beauty training courses, book treatments, visit our website, or contact us.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
• Full name
• Postal address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Date of birth (where required for certification)
• Emergency contact details
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
• Course enrolment details
• Qualification or experience information (where relevant)
• Medical information or allergies where necessary for practical training or treatments
• Photographs or videos taken during training (only with your permission)
• Website usage information through cookies (if applicable)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Process course bookings and treatment appointments
• Communicate with you about your training or appointments
• Issue certificates where applicable
• Maintain training records
• Process payments
• Provide customer support
• Meet legal and insurance obligations
• Improve our services
• Send marketing information where you have given consent
Marketing
You will only receive marketing emails, offers or updates if you have chosen to receive them. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Sharing Your Information
We will never sell your personal information.
We may share your information only where necessary with:
• Awarding organisations or certification bodies
• Insurance providers (if required)
• Payment processing providers
• Professional advisers
• Government or regulatory authorities where legally required
All third parties are required to keep your information secure and confidential.
Data Storage
Your personal information is stored securely using password-protected systems and secure filing where paper records are kept.
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to meet legal, regulatory and business requirements.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data where appropriate
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request transfer of your data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Medical Information
Where practical training or treatments are provided, we may ask for medical information to ensure treatments can be carried out safely. This information is treated as confidential and only used for health and safety purposes.
Photography and Social Media
Photographs and videos may occasionally be taken during training sessions for educational or promotional purposes.
We will ask for your permission before using identifiable photographs or videos for marketing, social media or our website. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Cookies
If our website uses cookies, these help improve your browsing experience and website performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available upon request or published on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Blissful Beauty Training Academy
Email: Donna.w84@icloud.com
Telephone: 07496323321
Address: Unit 2, 22 Nelson Street Kilmarnock ka1 1BD
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
