Effective Date: May 8, 2025
Cindy Choe Studio & Academy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, studio, or training programs.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information, including:
1.1 Personal Information
May include, but is not limited to:
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Full name
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Phone number and email address
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Billing and payment information
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Medical history (for treatment safety)
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Appointment and service history
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Date of birth or age (when required for eligibility)
1.2 Non-Personal Information
Collected via website analytics and tools:
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Browser type and device details
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IP address and geolocation (general)
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Website usage behavior and session data
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Referring source (e.g., search engines or ads)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
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To schedule and confirm appointments
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To provide services safely and effectively
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To respond to inquiries and offer customer support
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To process transactions and issue receipts
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To send appointment reminders or aftercare instructions
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To enroll students in educational programs
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To improve our website, marketing, and user experience
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following scenarios:
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Service Providers – Trusted platforms such as booking systems, email services, and payment processors
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Legal Requirements – When required by law, subpoena, or for public safety
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Business Transitions – In the event of a merger, acquisition, or business restructuring
All third-party vendors must comply with data protection laws and maintain appropriate safeguards.
4. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We implement commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your personal data, including:
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SSL encryption on our website
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Secure third-party payment processors
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Role-based access and password-protected systems
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Routine updates to systems and plugins
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. By using our services, you accept this risk.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking tools to:
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Improve website performance and usability
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Analyze user behavior to enhance design
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Monitor conversions and ad effectiveness
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that certain features may not work as intended when cookies are turned off.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Access and review your personal information
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Correct or update inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
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Withdraw consent to data processing
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Opt out of promotional communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 11.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party platforms (e.g., social media, product sites). These external sites have their own privacy practices, and we are not responsible for their content or policies. We encourage you to review them individually.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as needed to:
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Provide ongoing services
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Meet legal or licensing obligations
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Resolve disputes or enforce our agreements
Some documents, like consent or treatment forms, may be held longer to comply with state regulations.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover such data was collected unintentionally, we will delete it promptly.
10. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically for any updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Cindy Choe Studio & Academy
240 S La Cienega Blvd Ste 300
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (424) 279-9207
Email: ccpermanentmakeup@gmail.com
Website: www.cindychoestudio.com
We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we amend this Privacy Policy, we will update this page accordingly and require you to accept the amendments in order to be permitted to continue using our services.