Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 2025
Brook.ie ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application ("App").
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, display name, username, and password when you create an account
- Profile Information: Profile photo, bio, city, state, and interests
- Content: Photos, videos, captions, and comments you post
- Professional Information: If you register as a professional, we collect your business name, services, pricing, booking URL, and social media handles
- Communications: Messages you send to other users through the App
Information Collected Automatically
- Location Data: With your permission, we collect your approximate location to show you nearby beauty professionals and content
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: How you interact with the App, including features used and content viewed
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the App
- Create and manage your account
- Display your content to other users
- Connect you with beauty professionals in your area
- Send you notifications about activity on your account
- Respond to your questions and provide customer support
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
Public Information
Your profile information, posts, and comments are visible to other users of the App. Professional profiles are publicly visible.
Service Providers
We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the App, including cloud hosting and storage providers, analytics providers, and push notification services.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
5. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Update: You can access and update your account information through the App settings
- Delete Account: You can delete your account in the App settings
- Location: You can disable location access through your device settings
- Notifications: You can manage push notification preferences in your device settings
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
7. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the App.
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