Privacy Policy

HSO, INC. is independently owned and operated.

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to explain our practices in connection with our www.hsosalons.com website (including any mobile optimized versions of our site) (the “Website”), any software applications made available by us for use on or through computer and mobile devices (the “App(s)”), and any social media pages that we may control (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services, you are agreeing to this Privacy Policy and all of the terms and conditions contained herein. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Services or provide us with any of your Personal Information (defined below). Please also visit our Terms and Conditions section establishing the use, disclaimers, and limitations of liability governing the use of the Services.

Types of Information We Collect

We may collect personal information about you (information that identifies you as a specific person or relates to you as a specific person) (“Personal Information” or “PI”) such as your:

• Name
• Address (billing and shipping addresses)
• Telephone number
• Email address
• Employment history
• Preferences

We may also collect information related to the computer or other device that you may use to access the Services. This type of information may not identify the individual user, but instead may identify the computer or other device used.

How is Personal Information Collected and Used by HSO,Inc.

Submitted by You: Examples of how your Personal Information may be collected include when you:

• Apply for employment
• Contact us with a question, comment or request
• Initiate a search on the Website or use any of the Services
• Make a purchase or complete a transaction on our Website or using the Services
• Respond to any promotional and/or other marketing offers, including any coupons initiated by us or third party marketing automation providers

Cookies: This Website uses “cookies” and the other Services may use cookies.

Cookies are small pieces of information that this Website (or the other Services) sends to your computer and that are stored on your computer’s hard drive. Cookies save your preferences and record browser activity. Cookies may be used to enhance your experience using the Services. For example, a cookie may save login information so that you don’t need to login every time that you use the Services. Cookies mays also be used for marketing purposes to determine how the Services are used. We may also participate in third-party ad networks and allow third parties to use cookies, and other tracking technologies on the Services to collect usage information and display targeted ads; these third parties may be able to associate the information they collect with other information they have about you from other websites and sources.

Mobile Devices: When you visit the Website on a mobile device or use any of the Services on a mobile device, we may collect information related to your unique mobile device ID, as well as location information. Should you download any Apps, we, as well as our service provider may monitor, track, and collect usage data. For example, we may collect data specific to the days and times which you access the App(s) from your specific device.

Other Sources: We may also receive your Personal Information from other sources, such as social media platforms, people that you are in some way connected with on social media platforms, public databases, and the like.

Location Tracking: Additionally, when you visit our Website, or use any Services, we may collect information about your location using technologies like GPS, wi-fi, Bluetooth or cellular tower proximity. This type of information may be used to locate your proximity to nearby Franchised Salons, or to identify offers and other location specific items that may be of interest to you.

How is the Personal Information that We Collect Used?

The Personal Information that we may collect from you may be used for our legitimate interests, including:

• To evaluate your candidacy for employment
• To respond to your inquiries and/or fulfill your requests (for example, if you contact us with a question, we will use personal information like your email address or phone number to reply to your inquiry)
• To complete and fulfill any purchases or requests for services (for example, to process payment and initiate shipping of an order of products)
• To send you marketing communications
• For our business purposes (marketing research, data analysis, etc.)
• To present products and services to you that we think may be of interest to you
• Maintain, market and improve our loyalty program
• For any other lawful purpose

How Do We Protect Your Personal Information?

HSO, Inc takes reasonable steps to help protect your Personal Information. However, data transmitted over the Internet is not completely secure and we cannot guarantee the security of any information that is provided to us.

HSO, Inc DOES NOT SHAIR ANY INFORMATION

Other Information

• Children’s Online Privacy: The Services are intended for general audiences and are not directed to children under thirteen years of age. Fantastic Sams does not knowingly collect personal information as defined by the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection ACT (“COPPA”) from children in a manner that is not permitted by COPPA. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information as defined by COPPA, we will delete the child’s information from our records to the extent required by COPPA.
• Changes to this Privacy Policy: We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time, and/or use your Personal Information for new, unanticipated uses not specified in this Privacy Policy. Should we update this Privay Policy, updated versions of this Privacy Policy will be posted on the Website. You should review this Privacy Policy periodically, so that you can be up to date on our most recent privacy policy and procedures.
• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL HSO, INC HAVE ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES THAT MAY OCCUR WHILE ACCESSING THE WEBSITE, OR ANY LINKED SITE, OR THE INABILITY TO ACCESS THESE SITES; OR ANY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, DEFECT, DELAY IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, COMPUTER VIRUS OR LINE OR SYSTEM FAILURE; OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE BREACH OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, HOWEVER OCCASIONED.