1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines the principles and procedures that BW Tattoo Studio ("we," "us," "our") follows regarding the collection, use, processing, and protection of your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our clients and ensuring the responsible handling of their data.
2. Our Data Protection Principles
We adhere to the following coreprinciples for processing personal data:
- Lawfulness and Fairness: All data is collected and processed lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner.
- Purpose Limitation: Data is collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes only.
- Accuracy: We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date.
- Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized or unlawful access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- Integrity and Confidentiality: Your data is processed in a manner that ensures its integrity and confidentiality.
3. Information We Collect
As part of our services, we may collect the following types of identifiable personal information:
- Client Information: Includes full name, address, email address, and phone number.
- Health & Safety Information: Relevant medical and emergency contact details provided on our client consent forms to ensure the safe practice of tattooing.
- Communications: Records of correspondence, including emails and messages on social media platforms, related to appointment scheduling, tattoo design, and client services.
- Photographs: Images of completed tattoo work.
4. Use of Your Information
Your personal information is used for the following specific purposes:
- To Ensure Client Safety: Medical and emergency data is accessible to BW Tattoo Studio staff to ensure a safe tattooing procedure. This information may be shared with medical professionals in the event of a medical emergency on our premises.
- To Manage Client Services: Correspondence and client information are used by our staff to manage appointments, consult on designs, and provide follow-up care.
- For Marketing and Portfolio Purposes: Photographs of tattoos may be used on our social media platforms and website for promotional and portfolio purposes, strictly with the client's explicit consent.
5. Data Sharing, Retention, and Security
- Data Sharing: We will not distribute your personal data to any third party, except as required for the fulfillment of our services (e.g., in a medical emergency) or when compelled by law enforcement authorities with a legitimate request. We do not transfer data to organizations or countries that lack adequate data protection policies.
- Data Retention: Your personal information will not be stored for longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, with a maximum retention period of three years unless otherwise required by law.
- Data Security: We are committed to protecting your information from any unauthorized or illegal access by internal or external parties. Informal or unsecured communication of personal data is strictly prohibited.
6. Your Rights Regarding Your Data
As the owner of your personal data, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request that we modify, correct, or update any data that is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Request the erasure or reduction of the data contained in our databases.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us on 01543 898766.