PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: February 13, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how The Aesthetic Clinic (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of https://theaestheticclinicmo.com/ (the “Site”) and any products, services, forms, or communications offered by The Aesthetic Clinic (collectively, the “Services”).
By using the Site or Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site or Services.

1. CONTACTING US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to request access to, correct, or delete certain information, contact us at:
The Aesthetic Clinic 
 Company Address
 Email: drmelton@theaestheticclinicmo.com
 Phone: 314-333-1235

2. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
We may collect information in a variety of ways, including information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.
A. Information You Provide to Us
You may provide information when you:
Fill out forms on our Site or in our systems
Request information, schedule an appointment, or purchase products/services
Subscribe to emails or marketing communications
Communicate with us by phone, email, text message, chat, social media, or otherwise

This information may include (where applicable):
Name
Email address
Telephone number (including mobile number)
Postal address
Date of birth or age range (if provided)
Payment information (processed through third-party processors; we typically do not store full card numbers)
Appointment details, service preferences, and communications
Any other information you choose to provide

B. Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
IP address and device identifiers
Browser type and settings
Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on pages
Referring/exit pages and URLs
Approximate location (derived from IP address)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies data (see Section 6)

C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third parties such as:
Analytics providers
Advertising platforms (e.g., Meta, Google)
Scheduling/booking platforms
Payment processors
CRM and communications platforms
Social media platforms (if you interact with us there)
We use third-party information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the third party’s policies.

3. HOW DO WE USE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT?
We may use your information to:
Provide and deliver the Services you request
Schedule, confirm, and manage appointments
Process transactions and send receipts/administrative messages
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Communicate with you about your account, appointments, or services
Send marketing communications where permitted by law and where you have provided the required consent
Improve our Site, Services, and user experience
Monitor and analyze usage, trends, and effectiveness of communications/ads
Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights

4. TEXT MESSAGING (SMS/MMS) & MOBILE INFORMATION
If you provide your mobile number, you may receive SMS/MMS text messages from The Aesthetic Clinic. These may include appointment confirmations, reminders, service updates, responses to inquiries, and—only if you opt in—marketing/promotional messages.
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
 You can opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact us at drmelton@theaestheticclinicmo.com.
IMPORTANT MOBILE DATA DISCLOSURE (A2P/10DLC)
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
 Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except as required to provide the messaging service and comply with applicable law.

5. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION (WHEN WE SHARE INFORMATION)
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
A. Service Providers
We may share information with trusted vendors and service providers who help us operate our Site and Services (for example: hosting, booking/scheduling, payment processing, customer relationship management, analytics, communications, and marketing tools). These providers are permitted to use your information only to perform services for us.
B. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to do so by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud.
C. Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of business assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.
D. With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes if you give us permission.
E. Aggregated or De-Identified Information
We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

6. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels and web beacons) to:
Operate and improve the Site
Remember preferences
Understand how users interact with the Site
Measure advertising and marketing effectiveness

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not work properly.
Third parties (such as analytics and advertising partners) may also use cookies or similar technologies. We do not control these third-party technologies and their use is governed by their own privacy policies.

7. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
Email Marketing
If you subscribe or otherwise opt in to email marketing, you can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us at drmelton@theaestheticclinicmo.com.
SMS Marketing
If you opt in to marketing text messages, you can opt out at any time by replying STOP. Reply HELP for help.

8. HOW DO WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION?
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Provide Services
Maintain business records
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When we no longer need information, we will take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.

10. YOUR CHOICES & RIGHTS
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain information (subject to legal exceptions)
Opt out of certain marketing communications
To make a request, contact us at drmelton@theaestheticclinicmo.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

11. THIRD-PARTY SITES
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing information.

12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our Site and Services are not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us at drmelton@theaestheticclinicmo.com.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

14. YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.