Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 5, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of text sent to your web browser by a website you visit. A cookie file is stored in your web browser and allows the Service or a third-party to recognize you and make your next visit easier and the Service more useful to you. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies.

2. How BarberWise Uses Cookies

When you use and access the Service, we may place a number of cookie files in your web browser. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To enable certain functions of the Service
  • To provide analytics and track usage patterns
  • To store your preferences and settings
  • To enable authentication and security features
  • To deliver relevant content and advertisements
  • To improve overall user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are essential for the Service to work.

  • Authentication cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Session management cookies

Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Service. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
  • Performance monitoring cookies
  • Error tracking cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the Service to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

  • Preference cookies
  • Language selection cookies
  • Theme/display preference cookies

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

  • Advertising cookies
  • Retargeting cookies
  • Social media cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service and deliver advertisements on and through the Service. These third-party services include:

  • Google Analytics: For analyzing user behavior and improving our Service
  • Payment Processors: For secure payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
  • Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and authentication features
  • Customer Support Tools: For providing customer support and chat functionality

5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

If you'd like to delete cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser. Please note, however, that if you delete cookies or refuse to accept them, you might not be able to use all of the features we offer, you may not be able to store your preferences, and some of our pages might not display properly.

Browser-specific instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

6. Cookie Duration

The duration of cookies varies depending on their purpose:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
  • Authentication Cookies: Typically last for the duration of your session or until you log out

7. Do Not Track Signals

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a DNT browser mechanism is in place. However, please note that some third-party services may not honor DNT signals.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

  • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
  • Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

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