GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: September 17, 2026

Our Commitment to Data Protection

Boreal Barber Lounge is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Canadian privacy laws. This page outlines how we comply with these regulations and your rights as a data subject.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for us to comply with the law
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party

Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a small fee for this service.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to Object to Processing

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

Data Protection Officer

For questions related to data protection and GDPR compliance, you can contact us at [email protected].

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

International Data Transfers

Your personal data is processed and stored within Canada. If we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Automated Decision Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month. If your request is complex or we receive multiple requests, we may extend this period by two additional months, and we will inform you.

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

Updates to This Policy

We may update our GDPR compliance information from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new information on this page.