Effective Date: July 23, 2026

Welcome to Saloonite.

Saloonite (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Saloonite mobile application.

App Name: Saloonite

Support Email: singhprataptejasva@gmail.com

About Saloonite

Saloonite helps users discover trusted salons and freelance beauty professionals nearby. Users can browse services, book appointments, make secure payments, and manage their bookings conveniently.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Account Information

Mobile phone number
OTP verification status

Profile Information (Optional)

Name
Profile photo
Gender (if provided)

Booking Information

Appointment details
Selected salon or freelancer
Booking history
Payment status

Location Information

With your permission, Saloonite may access your device location to:

Show nearby salons and freelancers
Improve search results
Provide location-based recommendations

You may deny location permission, although nearby search features may be limited.

Device Information

We may collect:

Device model
Operating system version
App version
Crash reports
Diagnostic information

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Verify your identity using OTP
Create and manage your account
Process salon bookings
Process payments
Send booking confirmations and reminders
Improve app performance
Provide customer support
Prevent fraud and abuse
Comply with legal obligations

OTP Authentication

Your mobile number is used solely for secure account authentication through One-Time Password (OTP) verification.

We do not use your mobile number for spam or unauthorized marketing.

Payments

Payments made through Saloonite are processed by secure third-party payment providers.

We do not store your complete debit card, credit card, UPI PIN, or banking credentials.

Sharing of Information

We may share limited information with:

Salons or freelancers you book with
Payment gateway providers
OTP verification providers
Cloud hosting providers
Government authorities when legally required

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system is completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

Maintain your account
Provide requested services
Resolve disputes
Meet legal and regulatory requirements

Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may:

View your account information
Update your profile
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your account
Contact us regarding your personal data

Delete Account

You may request account deletion by contacting:

Email: singhprataptejasva@gmail.com

After verification, eligible account data will be deleted in accordance with applicable legal and operational requirements.

Children’s Privacy

Saloonite is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is discovered, it will be removed promptly.

Third-Party Services

Saloonite may use trusted third-party services including:

OTP verification providers
Payment gateway providers
Google Play Services
Firebase (Analytics, Crash Reporting, Notifications)
Cloud hosting services

These services have their own privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be posted within the application and become effective immediately upon publication.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Saloonite Support