1. Introduction
We Nails ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit wenails.net or use our services, including online booking, loyalty programs, and in-salon appointments.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Personal details: Name, date of birth, email address, phone number
- Payment information: Credit card details processed securely by Helcim — we do not store full card numbers on our servers
- Booking & service info: Appointment history, service preferences, allergy notes, preferred technician
- Loyalty account: Points balance, membership tier, redemption history
- Communications: Messages via contact form, customer service inquiries, reviews
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring website
- Cookies and session data to keep you logged in and remember preferences
3. How We Use Your Information
- Schedule, confirm, and manage your appointments
- Process deposits and payments through Helcim
- Send appointment reminders via email or SMS (Twilio)
- Manage your We Nails VIP loyalty membership and rewards
- Send promotional emails about services and offers — you may opt out at any time
- Improve our website and services using aggregated analytics
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with trusted service providers needed to operate our services:
- Helcim — payment processing (deposits and service payments)
- Twilio — SMS appointment reminders
- Email provider — booking confirmations and marketing communications
- Law enforcement — when required by law or to protect safety
5. Cookies
We use cookies to keep you logged into your account, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our site. You may control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect some features.
6. Data Retention
- Appointment & booking data: 3 years
- Payment records: 7 years (tax & compliance)
- Loyalty program data: Duration of membership + 1 year after closure
- Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe
You may request deletion of your data (see Section 7). We will delete or anonymize your information within 45 days, except where legally required to retain it.
7. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to Know: Request what personal information we collect, use, and share
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of any sharing of your data for advertising purposes
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights
To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@wenails.net with your name, the email or phone number on your account, and a description of your request. We will respond within 45 days.
8. Data Security
We use SSL/TLS encryption, secure servers, and limited access controls to protect your information. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure, but we follow commercially reasonable practices to safeguard your data.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have done so, please contact us at contact@wenails.net and we will delete it immediately.
10. Email Opt-Out
You may opt out of promotional emails by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any marketing email or by emailing contact@wenails.net. Transactional emails (booking confirmations, reminders) will continue as necessary for your service.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:
We Nails
Email: contact@wenails.net
Website: wenails.net