Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Smoothies Beauty Clinic (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Smoothies Beauty Clinic
11 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6PQ
Email: smoothiesbeautyclinic@hotmail.co.uk
Phone: +44 208 7600076

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

We may also collect data through cookies and marketing forms when you visit our website.

We do not collect or process any special category (sensitive) data such as health or medical information.

3. How We Collect Your Information

Your personal data is collected in the following ways:

  • In-person consultations

  • Phone calls

  • Direct messages (DMs) on social media

  • Online forms and cookies on our website

  • From third parties, such as Dermalogica, for product referral purposes

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Managing appointments and client records

  • Providing aftercare and customer support

  • Sending promotional emails or updates (with your consent)

  • Complying with our legal and tax obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – for marketing communications and cookies

  • Contract – to manage appointments and provide services

  • Legal obligation – to maintain records for tax and compliance purposes

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at smoothiesbeautyclinic@hotmail.co.uk.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share information with trusted third parties such as:

  • Dermalogica – for product referral or purchase purposes

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for:

  • 1 year after your last treatment for client records

  • 5 years for tax and legal purposes

Once this period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic. You will be asked for consent to use cookies when you first visit the website.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time in your browser settings.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing

  • Object to processing in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at smoothiesbeautyclinic@hotmail.co.uk.

If you believe we have mishandled your data, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

10. International Data Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA).

11. Policy Updates

We review and update this Privacy Policy every six months to ensure ongoing compliance. Updates will be published on our website, and the “Effective Date” will be revised accordingly.

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