Inspired Style Company

Effective Date: July 1, 2024

Inspired Style Company (“we”, “our”, “us”) values the privacy of personal information. We are committed to collecting, using, and disclosing personal information responsibly and only to the extent necessary for the goods and services we provide. This document describes our privacy policies.

What is Personal Information?

Personal information is data about identifiable individuals. It includes information related to:

• Personal Characteristics: Gender, age, home address, telephone number, and family status.
• Health Information: Health history, health conditions, and health services received.
• Activities and Views: Opinions expressed by an individual or about an individual.

Personal information differs from business information (e.g., an individual’s business address and telephone number), which is not protected by privacy legislation.

Who We Are

Inspired Style Company is a Salon & Boutique located in Pekin, Illinois, offering various beauty and wellness services to the general public. We contract only with licensed and insured service providers registered in the State of Illinois, including cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians, and massage therapists. Our boutique offers ethically sourced and cruelty-free products in various categories.

We Collect Personal Information: Primary Purposes

We collect, use, and disclose personal information to serve our clients effectively. The primary purpose for collecting personal information is to provide beauty and wellness services. For instance, we collect information about a client’s health history, including allergies, special conditions, and personal preferences, to assess their needs and advise them before providing a service.

We Collect Personal Information: Related and Secondary Purposes

We also collect, use, and disclose information for purposes related to or secondary to our primary purposes. Common examples include:

• Billing and Payment: To invoice clients for goods or services, process credit card payments, or collect unpaid accounts.
• Quality Assurance: To ensure high-quality services, including assessing staff performance and conducting audits and quality improvement reviews by external consultants (e.g., auditors, regulators).
• Client Inquiries: To respond to questions about our goods or services after they have been received, retaining client information for a minimum of five years after the last contact.

Booking Online: What Information Do We Collect?

When browsing our sites http://www.inspiredstyleco.com we do not collect personally identifiable information. However, we may collect data such as time of day, browser type, and IP address to improve our site. When booking an appointment online, we collect personal information necessary to provide the requested service.

Protecting Personal Information

We understand the importance of protecting personal information and have implemented the following measures:

• Paper Information: Secured under supervision or in a locked/restricted area.
• Electronic Information: Secured with passwords and stored in a locked/restricted area. Paper information is transmitted through sealed, addressed envelopes or boxes by reputable companies.
• Staff Training: Staff are trained to collect, use, and disclose personal information only as necessary and in accordance with our privacy policy. External consultants, services, and agencies with access to personal information must comply with our privacy standards.
• No Sale of Information: Inspired will never sell the personal information we gather. However, we may use it to send important notices as permitted by law, and you can opt out of marketing initiatives at any time. We will not disclose your specific data to any non-affiliate outside party.
• Security Measures: We take administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard personal information against loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Sensitive information is transmitted securely with reputable processing companies and software. In the event of a breach, you will be notified in writing.

All personal information is the property of Inspired Style Co., not our contracted service providers. To release your client record or personal information to a specific provider, you must sign a release form.

Retention and Destruction of Personal Information

We retain personal information to ensure we can answer any questions clients may have about the services provided and for accountability to external regulatory bodies. Client files are kept for five years or in accordance with industry standards, whichever is longer. We destroy paper files containing personal information by shredding and electronic information by deletion, ensuring hard drives are physically destroyed when discarded.

Your Right to Access Information

With few exceptions, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you. If you believe there is a mistake in the information, you have the right to request a correction. This right applies to factual information, not professional opinions.

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy, to access your personal information, or to request a correction, please contact us at:

Inspired Style Company
2920 Court Street
Pekin, IL
309.346.7660
hello@inspiredstyleco.com