Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

Beautician Index ("we", "our", or "the Platform") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use https://beauticianindex.com/.

1. Information We Collect
  • Account data: name, email address, phone number when you register or list a business.
  • Business listing data: address, service details, photos, and other information you voluntarily submit.
  • Payment data: transaction IDs and order references via Razorpay. We do not store card or bank details.
  • Usage data: pages viewed, search terms, browser type, and IP address via server logs.
  • Google OAuth: if you sign in with Google, we receive your public profile name and email only.
2. How We Use Your Information
  • To create and manage your account and business listing.
  • To process payments and verify transactions.
  • To display your business information to prospective customers.
  • To send you important service-related notifications.
  • To improve the Platform and prevent fraud.
3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

  • Razorpay – payment processing services.
  • Google – OAuth authentication.
  • Legal authorities when required by law.
4. Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you logged in and improve your browsing experience. No third-party advertising cookies are used.

5. Data Retention

Listing data is retained for the duration of your subscription and up to 90 days after expiry. Account data is retained until you request deletion.

6. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at info@beauticianindex.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Security

We use HTTPS encryption, secure session handling, and password hashing (bcrypt) to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

For privacy concerns: info@beauticianindex.com