Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to http://tattoo-studio.authority-talk.com (referring to Tattoo Studio as ‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of data in compliance with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the Protection of Personal Data in the Private Sector
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), USA
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), USA
  • Utah Consumer Sales Practice Act (UCPA), USA
  • Connecticut Privacy and Data Protection Act (CTDPA), USA
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), USA
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our website at http://tattoo-studio.authority-talk.com
  2. Any mobile or desktop applications associated with our brand
  3. Services and products offered through these platforms
  4. Interactions between users and our systems

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party services, applications, or websites linked from our platform. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides our practices when:

  1. You sign up and use our applications as an authorized user
  2. You visit and navigate through our websites linked to this statement
  3. You subscribe to receive communications from us, such as newsletters, promotional emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS)

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal information, which can include:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your user account, including usernames, passwords, and account settings.
  2. Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, and payment history associated with transactions on our platform.
  3. Financial Information: Data related to your financial status, such as bank account details (if provided for direct payments) or income information (for marketing purposes).
  4. Purchase Information: Items you have purchased from us, including transaction dates and order quantities.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, IP addresses, and mobile network data used to identify your device when using our applications.
  6. Location Data: Geolocation information collected when you access our services, which helps us provide location-based content and services.
  7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, and ratings you submit to us regarding our products or services.
  8. Social Media Information: If you choose to log in through social media accounts, we may collect data from those platforms (with your consent).
  9. Product Information: Details about the products you view, search for, or purchase on our site.

We gather this data through various methods: user input forms, account creation processes, secure payment gateways, tracking technologies, and analytics tools. Additionally, third-party service providers may share personal data with us, adhering to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

We employ cookies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytical purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functions like login sessions and account management.
  2. Preference Cookies: Used to remember settings and preferences you’ve chosen, such as language or layout.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and interaction with our site to improve performance and deliver personalized content.

Users can access our Cookie Manager to exercise control over non-essential cookies. Please note that disabling analytics cookies may impact the accuracy of our website’s performance metrics.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary, or as required by law. The specific periods vary based on the type of data and its purpose:

  • Account Information: Retained during the active use of your account and for a reasonable period after account closure (to prevent unauthorized access).
  • Payment Information: Securely stored for transaction history and fraud prevention, adhering to card network guidelines.
  • Purchase Data: Kept for order fulfillment, returns, and customer support purposes, typically up to 7 years.
  • Location and Tracking Data: Depends on the applicable privacy laws but is generally limited to the duration of your interaction with our services.
  • All Other Data: Deleted or anonymized when no longer needed for the original purpose, unless required by law.

Security Measures

We prioritize the protection of your personal data through robust security practices:

  • Implementing industry-standard encryption protocols for data transmission and storage.
  • Engaging reputable third-party processing partners who adhere to strict security standards.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security measures to adapt to emerging threats.
  • Training our employees on privacy and security best practices.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed towards children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us at the address provided below to request its deletion.

Your Rights (Depending on Your Location)

The privacy rights of our users are respected and protected. The specific rights available to you depend on your jurisdiction:

  • Access: You have the right to access and request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Seek correction or updating of any incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated personal information we maintain.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request the deletion of your personal data, except where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
  • Restriction: Ask us to restrict the processing of your data in specific circumstances (e.g., challenge the accuracy of the data).
  • Portability: Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and have it transferred to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as marketing or profiling.
  • Non-Discrimination: Ensure that we do not discriminate against you for refusing to provide or withdrawing consent for certain data uses.
  • Appeals/Complaints: File formal appeals or complaints with our privacy team regarding our handling of your data.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant modifications will be notified via a prominent notice on our website, along with the updated policy itself. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, requests for data removal, or general questions about our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Address: Tattoo Studio Privacy Team, [Address], City, State, Zip Code