Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/01/2025

New York Cosmetology Company LLC (Amber Beauty Lounge) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal and health-related information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or receive services from us.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our website and/or services.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect your information in a variety of ways, including but not limited to:

Personal Data (through various channels):

Intake forms (online or in person)
Phone calls and voice mails
Emails
Submission forms on our website
In-person consultations

Collected personal data may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Date of birth
Medical conditions (if disclosed)
Spa and treatment history
Financial information relevant to services

Non-Personal Data:

IP address
Browser type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time and date of visit

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
We may use analytical tools to monitor website usage and improve functionality.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To provide, coordinate, and improve the services we offer
To respond to your inquiries or requests
To send updates, reminders, or promotional materials (only if you have opted in)
To maintain accurate internal records of treatments or consultations
To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

Health-related and financial information is used only as reasonably necessary to provide you with treatments and/or services. This may include communication between New York Cosmetology Company LLC and health care providers, pharmacies, insurance companies, and other licensed professionals, when applicable and appropriate.

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3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal or health information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

With authorized service providers who assist in operating our website, booking system, or business infrastructure
With third-party medical or wellness providers involved in your care (only as necessary and with your consent or authorization)
As required by law or to protect legal rights, health, and safety
In the event of a business transfer, merger, or sale

All disclosures comply with HIPAA privacy rules and applicable state regulations.

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4. HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

We are legally obligated to protect the confidentiality of your Protected Health Information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

All information about your financial situation, medical conditions, and spa treatments/services, whether provided in writing, via email, over the phone (including voice mails), in person, or through intake forms, is held in strict confidence.
We do not disclose any confidential health or treatment-related information unless required by law or explicitly authorized by a signed HIPAA consent form from you.
You may request access to your medical or treatment records by submitting a written request via email or in person. Record delivery will be coordinated through our administrative team at a mutually agreed time and format.
Your information will only be shared with providers or third parties when reasonably necessary for your care and as allowed under HIPAA.

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5. Data Retention

We retain your personal and medical information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

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6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access, review, or request a copy of your health or treatment records
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request that we limit or restrict the use of your information
Withdraw consent for communication or marketing
File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services if you believe your HIPAA rights have been violated

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7. Security Measures

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we follow industry best practices to protect your personal and medical data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

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8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

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9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or retain data from minors.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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11. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

New York Cosmetology Company LLC (Amber Beauty Lounge)
1729 East 12 Street, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Phone: 929-434-0711
Email: llc.nycc@gmail.com . amber.appointment@gmail.com

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12. Acknowledgment

By continuing to use our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
If you do not agree with any terms, please discontinue use of our services and website.