1. Information We Collect
Information you provide
When you create an account, book an appointment, or contact us, we collect: your name and email address; username and password (stored in hashed form); profile information you add (bio, location, portfolio photos for artists); payment information processed securely via our payment processor — we never store full card numbers; messages you send through the platform.
Information collected automatically
When you use TattooMaps we automatically collect: device and browser type; IP address and approximate location derived from it; pages visited and features used; search queries and map interactions; crash reports and performance data.
Information from third parties
If you connect a social account (e.g. Instagram) to your profile, we receive the information you authorised that service to share, such as your username and public profile.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Connect clients with tattoo artists and studios
- Process bookings and payments
- Power the AI Tattoo Generator
- Send transactional emails (booking confirmations, receipts)
- Send optional marketing emails if you have opted in
- Improve and personalise the platform
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, tax, or fraud-prevention purposes. Anonymised usage data may be retained indefinitely.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (including GDPR in the EU/UK and CCPA in California), you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data, but you may still submit this request)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@tattoomaps.com. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Security
We use industry-standard safeguards including TLS encryption in transit, encrypted storage of sensitive fields, access controls, and regular security reviews. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately.
8. Children's Privacy
TattooMaps is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the platform at least 14 days before the changes take effect. Continued use of TattooMaps after that date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us:
Privacy Team
privacy@tattoomaps.comYou can also use our Contact Us form and select "Privacy inquiry" as the topic.