GDPR Compliance

Last updated: September 2026

Our Commitment to GDPR

Modern Gentleman Barber is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users located in the European Economic Area (EEA). This page outlines how we handle personal data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Data Controller

Modern Gentleman Barber acts as the data controller for personal information collected through this website. Our contact details are:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 456 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4, Canada

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take pre-contractual steps at your request
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights
Legal Obligation: When we must process data to comply with applicable laws

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances
Right to Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your data
Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Data Transfers

As we are based in Canada, your data may be transferred outside the EEA. Canada has been recognized by the European Commission as providing adequate data protection. For any transfers to countries without an adequacy decision, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. The specific retention periods depend on the nature of the data and the purpose of processing. Contact us for more details about our retention practices.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures are regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your data appropriately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence. We encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns directly.

Updates to This Information

We may update this GDPR compliance information periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.