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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 9, 2026

1. Introduction

Armis ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at hairbyarmis.com and an SMS messaging program under the keyword HAIRBYARMIS. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or opt into our SMS program. Please read this policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide

  • • Name and email address (newsletter signup, contact form)
  • • Phone number (SMS opt-in via keyword HAIRBYARMIS)
  • • Messages and inquiries submitted through our contact form

Automatically Collected Information

  • • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • • Referring URLs and general geographic region

3. SMS Messaging Program

When you opt into our SMS program by texting HAIRBYARMIS to our shortcode or by providing your phone number with SMS consent on our website:

  • • Your mobile phone number is collected and stored securely.
  • • We use your number solely to send messages related to hair care tips, appointment reminders, promotions, and salon updates from Armis.
  • We do not sell, rent, share, or transfer your phone number or SMS opt-in data to any third party for their own marketing purposes.
  • • Message frequency is approximately 1 message per month.
  • • Message and data rates may apply.
  • • To opt out at any time, reply STOP to any message. To get help, reply HELP or email hairbyarmis@gmail.com.
  • • Our SMS messaging is powered by SimpleTexting. Their privacy policy is available at simpletexting.com.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • • Respond to your contact form submissions and inquiries
  • • Send newsletter emails you have subscribed to
  • • Send SMS messages you have opted into
  • • Improve our website content and user experience
  • • Comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We use third-party services (Supabase for data storage, SimpleTexting for SMS, Vercel for hosting) that process your data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.
  • No Sale of SMS Data: Mobile opt-in data and consent will never be shared with or sold to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. When you opt out of SMS messaging by replying STOP, your phone number is removed from our active messaging list. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at hairbyarmis@gmail.com.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • • Request deletion of your personal information
  • • Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP
  • • Opt out of newsletter emails via the unsubscribe link in any email

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hairbyarmis@gmail.com.

8. Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies to maintain your theme preference (dark/light mode). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect certain functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and SMS program are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy:

  • Business: Armis at Salon Spa 7
  • Location: Charlotte, NC
  • Email: hairbyarmis@gmail.com
  • Instagram: @hair_by_armis
  • SMS: Text HAIRBYARMIS to opt in · Reply STOP to opt out · Reply HELP for help