Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 5, 2025
BeautyFinder (“we”, “our app”) is designed for finding beauty and wellness specialists. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our mobile application.
1.1 Two User Categories
The application has two user categories with different data processing scopes:
- Clients (users searching for specialists)
- Specialists (professionals providing services)
1.2 Data Processing Principles
We adhere to the following principles:
- Collect only data necessary for app functionality
- Store data using modern protection methods
- Do not share data with third parties except as explicitly stated in this policy
- Provide users with control over their data
1.3 Demonstration Content
Our application contains demonstration specialists accounts (marked with “Demo”) to showcase the app’s functionality. These accounts:
- Are clearly labeled as “Demo” in their profiles and on map markers
- Do not represent real specialists or businesses
- Are provided solely for illustrative purposes
- Demonstration specialist accounts can be found in the following cities: Berlin (Germany), Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv (Ukraine).
- Feature sample content that demonstrates the app’s capabilities
2. Client Data
2.1 Data Collection
When clients use the application, we collect minimal data:
- Location data (only during active search)
- Technical device data necessary for app operation
2.2 Data Usage
Location data is used exclusively for:
- Finding specialists in your city
- Finding specialists within a specified radius (200m - 110km)
- Displaying results on the map
2.3 Data Storage
- Location data is not permanently stored
- Used only during active search
- Automatically deleted after session end
3. Specialist Data
3.1 Registration Data
During registration, specialists provide:
- Personal Information:
- First and last name (for profile display)
- Account type (Specialist, Premium Specialist, Salon, Training Center)
- Specialization (service area)
- Authentication Data:
- Email (for verification)
- Password (stored in encrypted form)
- Contact Information:
- Phone number (used for client communication)
- Location Information:
- Country and city (for search functionality)
- Work address and postal code (for precise location generation)
- Geolocation, which can be set in three ways:
- Generated from the entered address and postal code
- Using current device location (if permission granted)
- Manually entering latitude and longitude coordinates
3.2 Professional Data
Specialists can voluntarily add:
- Additional contact information (messengers like WhatsApp, Viber)
- Social media links (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube channel, TikTok, Telegram)
- List of provided services
- Portfolio photos
- YouTube video links (specific videos)
- Service descriptions and professional activities
3.3 Payment Data
For subscription payments we store:
- Payment ID
- Order ID
- Transaction date and amount
There are no recurring subscriptions, in-app purchases, or additional payments required after registration.
Note: Currently, the payment system operates in test mode. This means:
- The payment process is fully demonstrated
- You will be redirected to the payment provider interface
- No actual charges are processed
- This test mode is temporary during the platform’s launch phase
3.4 Public Data
All data added by specialists to their profiles, except email and payment information, is publicly available in the application.
3.5 Media Content
- System file picker is used for photo uploads
- The app only accesses specific images selected by the user
- Uploaded photos are stored on a secure server
- Photos are only available as part of the specialist’s public profile
- Specialists can delete uploaded photos at any time
4. Location Usage
4.1 Location Usage
Our app requires precise location permission (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION) because:
- The core search functionality allows finding specialists starting from 200m distance
- Precise location is essential for accurate distance-based search
- Less accurate location would make short-distance specialist search impossible
- Accurate positioning is needed for correct specialist display on the map
4.2 Location Data Protection
We protect your location data by:
- Using it only during active search sessions
- Not storing location history
- Not sharing location data with third parties except Google Maps for display purposes
- Not tracking user movements
4.3 Location Controls
Users maintain full control over location data:
- Can enable/disable location access in device settings at any time
- Can use manual city/country search instead of location-based search
- Location permission can be revoked at any time through device settings
- Can still use the app with location services disabled by manually selecting city and country
5. Data Security
5.1 Data Transfer Protection
- All server interactions occur through secure HTTPS connection
- We use cryptographically secure 64-character API keys
- Authentication is implemented through Laravel Sanctum with personal access tokens
5.2 Data Storage
- Passwords are stored in hashed form
- Personal data is stored on secure servers
- Data access is strictly controlled by the authorization system
- Security systems are regularly updated
5.3 Payment Data Protection
- Payments are processed by licensed payment processor Fondy
- All payment operations are conducted through secure connection
- Only anonymized transaction statistics are stored in our database
6. Third-Party Integrations
6.1 Google Maps
- Used for displaying specialists on the map
- Only necessary location information is transmitted for map functionality
- Data processing is regulated by Google’s privacy policy
6.2 YouTube
- Used only for video embedding
- No personal user data is transmitted
- Data processing is regulated by YouTube’s privacy policy
6.3 Payment Processor Fondy
- Processes payment operations
- Receives only data necessary for payment processing
- Is a licensed payment service operator
- Currently operates in test mode with no actual charges processed
7. User Rights
7.1 Specialist Rights
Specialists have the right to:
- View their personal data
- Edit profile information
- Delete uploaded materials
- Deactivate or delete account
- Request information about their data usage
7.2 Account Deletion
When deleting an account:
- All personal data is permanently deleted
- All uploaded materials are removed
- Personal data processing stops
- For tax reporting purposes, only anonymized aggregated statistics about transaction quantities and amounts are retained without any connection to specific users
7.3 Settings Management
Users can:
- Manage app permissions through device settings
- Change location settings
- Control media file access
8. Privacy Policy Changes
8.1 Updates
- We reserve the right to update this privacy policy
- Users will be notified of changes through the app
- Continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance of updated policy
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Developer: Gleb Ivanchik
Email: glebivanchik@gmail.com
You can also reach us through our Google Play Store listing.
9. Consent
By using our application, you confirm that you:
- Have read this privacy policy
- Agree to data processing under described conditions
- Understand your rights and how to exercise them
- Understand the public nature of specialist-provided data