GDPR Compliance
Our commitment to protecting your data under the General Data Protection Regulation.
Last updated: September 2026
Overview
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that governs how organizations collect, store, and use personal data of individuals in the European Union. Urban Barber Lounge is committed to complying with GDPR requirements and protecting the rights of all individuals, regardless of their location.
Data Controller
Urban Barber Lounge acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our website and services. As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing personal data.
Contact information:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 847 Wellington Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1H1, Canada
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you explicitly agree to the processing of your data for specific purposes
- Contractual necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you (such as booking an appointment)
- Legitimate interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your fundamental rights
- Legal obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how it is processed.
Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data or completion of incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Also known as the "right to be forgotten," you may request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for its original purpose.
Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making
You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning you.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month of receipt. In some cases, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Data Transfers
We primarily store and process data within Canada. If any personal data is transferred outside of Canada or the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Data Protection Officer
For any questions or concerns regarding our data protection practices or to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Complaints
If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement.
Updates to This Information
We may update this GDPR compliance information from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.