GDPR Compliance

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Our Commitment to GDPR

Gentlemen's Barber Shop is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data. Although we are based in Canada, we recognize the importance of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and strive to comply with its principles for any data subjects located in the European Economic Area (EEA).

What is GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect on May 25, 2018. It gives individuals in the EU greater control over their personal data and places strict obligations on organizations that collect and process personal information.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so. The lawful bases we rely on include:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
• Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you, such as providing our services.
• Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided those interests do not override your fundamental rights.
• Legal obligation: Processing is necessary for us to comply with the law.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will provide this information free of charge within one month of receiving your request.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal data we hold about you. We will make corrections without undue delay.

Right to Erasure

Also known as the "right to be forgotten," you can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain situations, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.

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 the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including processing for direct marketing purposes.

Rights Related to Automated Decision Making

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights under GDPR, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within one month. In some cases, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Data Protection Officer

For questions about our data protection practices or to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at:

Gentlemen's Barber Shop
245 Heritage Lane
Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
Canada
Email: [email protected]

Complaints

If you believe that we have not handled your personal data in accordance with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU member state where you reside, work, or where the alleged infringement took place.

International Data Transfers

As we are located in Canada, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in Canada. Canada has been recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection. We ensure that any international transfers of personal data comply with applicable data protection laws.

Updates to This Notice

We may update this GDPR compliance notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.