Privacy Policy

Idle Hand Barbershop
Effective Date: October 21, 2026

Idle Hand Barbershop ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our customers and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy applies to www.idlehandbarbershop.com and both Idle Hand Barbershop locations in San Diego, California, and Bradley Beach, New Jersey.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, book an appointment, or communicate with us, we may collect:

  • Name, email address, and phone number.

  • Appointment details, booking history, and service preferences.

  • Messages submitted through our website, Google Business Profile, or social media.

  • Transaction information processed by our payment providers.

  • Website usage information, cookies, and analytics data.

2. Appointment Booking Through Squire

Both Idle Hand Barbershop locations use Squire, a third-party appointment booking platform.

Each location maintains its own booking link, service menu, pricing, barber availability, and appointment schedule.

Customers booking appointments may be directed to the appropriate location's Squire booking page.

Information submitted through Squire may be processed according to Squire's privacy policy and applicable service agreements.

Barbers and authorized staff may access relevant appointment information to provide requested services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use customer information to:

  • Schedule, confirm, and manage appointments.

  • Respond to customer questions and service requests.

  • Provide appointment reminders and updates.

  • Process payments and maintain transaction records.

  • Improve our website and customer experience.

  • Communicate about services, promotions, or business updates when legally permitted.

  • Comply with applicable legal requirements.

4. Google Business Profile and AI Messaging

Idle Hand Barbershop may use Google's business messaging services, including AI-powered automated assistance, at participating locations.

These tools may respond to questions about business hours, services, pricing, availability, and appointment booking.

AI messaging may be configured separately for San Diego and Bradley Beach to provide location-specific information.

Messages may be processed by Google and its service providers in accordance with their applicable policies.

Customers should avoid submitting sensitive financial, medical, or confidential information through automated messaging.

5. Sharing Personal Information

We may share information with third-party providers necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Squire for appointment scheduling and related services.

  • Payment processors.

  • Squarespace for website hosting.

  • Google for business listings, communications, and related services.

  • Analytics and technology service providers.

  • Authorized staff and barbers providing customer services.

We do not sell customer personal information for money.

Certain advertising or analytics activities may constitute sharing under applicable privacy laws.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze visitor traffic