Privacy Notice

Who we are

We are a local tattoo shop located here: Road, Town, Essex, CM7 1AA

Information we collect

We collect information when you contact, book or visit us.

  • Contact information (name, phone number and email address)
  • Apponitment and consent form information
  • Health details necessary for tattoo and piercing procedures
  • Images of tattoos or piercings with your consent

How we use your information

We use your information to do the following functions:

  • To mange bookings and consultions
  • To complete tattoos and piercings safely
  • To contact you regarding your appointments or aftercare
  • To maintain records for insurance and health regulations
  • To share you tattoo images with consent for portfolio use

We will never sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis & Data Protection

We process your data under the following lawful basis:

  • Contract – to deliver the services you request
  • Legal obligation – to meet health and safety requirements
  • Consent – for health information and photographs
  • Legitimate interests – for studio management and security

Consent & Medical Forms are stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for legal and insurance purposes.

Cookies

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

Sharing your information

We share limited data only with trusted service providers who help us operate, such as:

  • Email providers – AWS SES
  • IT Service Providers –
  • Professional advisers (.e.g. accountants, solictors, insurers)

All providers we share information with are bound by their data protection policies, data sharing agreements and contracts.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to processing under certain circumstances

To exercise your rights, please speak to your artist or piercer.

Data Security

We store data digitally. Access is limited to authorised team members only. While we take all reasonable precautions, no system is entirely secure. So please alert us immediately if you believe your information may be at risk.

Children’s Data

Certain piercings and tattoos have age restrictions. Clients under 18 must have a parent/guardian present to complete the consent form. We do not knowingly collect or store information about minors without consent.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance performance and improve user experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Contact & Complaints

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your data, please contact: