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seo_title: 'Privacy & Cookie Policy | The Foundation Beauty Studio Guildford'
seo_description: 'Privacy and cookie policy for The Foundation Beauty Studio. Details on data handling, GDPR compliance, and client privacy.'
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### Our Commitment to Your Privacy

The Foundation Beauty Studio is committed to protecting and respecting your personal data and privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website or make an enquiry, how we use it, and how we keep it secure in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.

### Information We Collect

When you submit an appointment request or contact enquiry via our website, we may collect:
- Your full name
- Your email address
- Your telephone number
- Your treatment interest and appointment preferences
- Any optional messages or health notes you provide

### How We Use Your Data

We use your submitted personal data exclusively to:
- Respond directly to your appointment enquiry or question
- Arrange consultations and appointment bookings
- Provide pre-treatment guidance or patch test information where applicable
- Send occasional client updates or seasonal opening hour announcements (only if you have explicitly opted in)

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

### SumUp Gift Card Purchases

When purchasing digital gift vouchers via SumUp, your payment transaction is securely processed directly by SumUp under their independent PCI-DSS compliant infrastructure and privacy terms.

### Cookies & Analytics

We use essential cookies required for the proper operation of the website and Peak consent system. We also use Google Analytics to understand aggregate website usage and improve visitor experience. You may modify your cookie preferences at any time using the consent reset link in the footer.

### Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding our privacy practices or wish to request the removal of your data, please contact Victoria Kelson:
- **Email:** info@thefoundationbeautystudio.co.uk
- **Telephone:** 07720 772978
- **Address:** 214 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3JB