Website Rules for Salons & Beauty Businesses
Before/after photos, online booking, Instagram embeds and newsletter signups. Salon websites touch more legal requirements than most owners realize.
Common issues for hair & beauty salons
Before/after photos need consent
Photos of clients require written consent under GDPR, especially if treatments could reveal health information.
Booking data is personal data
Appointment booking systems collect names, contact info, and sometimes treatment details. This is personal data under GDPR.
Instagram embeds track visitors
Embedded Instagram feeds load Meta tracking scripts. These need cookie consent before loading.
Portfolio images may be unlicensed
Stock photos mixed with your own work can trigger copyright claims if not properly licensed.
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Real-world enforcement
In 2023, the Spanish AEPD fined a beauty salon €5,000 for posting before/after photos of clients on Instagram without explicit written consent. Under GDPR Article 9, photos that reveal health information (such as skin treatments or dental work) require special category consent — a higher standard than regular GDPR consent.
Official resources
Areas that apply
Guides for hair & beauty salons
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