Privacy Policy
Little City Tattoos Ink & Beauty
Effective Date: November 6, 2026
At Little City Tattoos Ink & Beauty, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit our website, book an appointment, contact us, or use our services.
By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
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Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
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Appointment Information: Service selections, appointment dates, consultation requests, and booking history.
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Health and Consultation Information: Information voluntarily provided through consultation forms, consent forms, or communications that may be relevant to the safety and suitability of tattoo, permanent makeup, or paramedical tattoo services.
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Payment Information: Payment and transaction details processed through our authorized payment and booking providers. We do not directly store complete credit card information submitted through those providers.
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Website Usage Information: Browser type, device information, IP address, cookies, and website activity collected through applicable analytics and website technologies.
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Photos and Media: Before-and-after photographs or other images collected for consultation, documentation, or promotional purposes, subject to applicable consent requirements.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
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Schedule, confirm, and manage appointments.
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Respond to questions and consultation requests.
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Provide tattoo, permanent makeup, and paramedical tattoo services.
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Maintain necessary client consent and service records.
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Process payments and provide receipts.
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Send appointment reminders and service-related updates.
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Send promotional communications where permitted by law and your communication preferences.
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Improve our website, customer experience, and services.
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Meet applicable legal, regulatory, and recordkeeping obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Online Booking and Third-Party Services
Little City Tattoos Ink & Beauty may use third-party platforms, including Vagaro, to manage online appointments, client records, payments, and communications.
When you book through a third-party provider, your information may also be subject to that provider's privacy practices and terms.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
4. Health Information and Client Confidentiality
Certain services may require clients to provide information regarding medical history, allergies, medications, skin conditions, or previous procedures.
We use this information to evaluate service suitability, document informed consent, and support client safety.
We limit access to sensitive client information to authorized individuals who need it for legitimate business or service purposes.
We do not publicly disclose client health or consultation information without appropriate authorization unless required or otherwise permitted by law.
5. Photographs and Marketing Consent
We may request photographs before, during, or after a service for documentation, treatment planning, or portfolio purposes.
We will obtain appropriate permission before using identifiable client photographs for marketing, advertising, social media, or website content.
Declining promotional photo consent will not prevent you from receiving services.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor activity, and improve our online presence.
Some third-party services may also use cookies or tracking technologies.
You may manage cookies through your browser settings and any privacy controls made available on our website.
7. Sharing Your Information
We may share information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our business, including:
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Online booking and payment processors.
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Website hosting and analytics providers.
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Email and appointment communication services.
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Professional advisers and service providers assisting with legitimate business operations.
We may also disclose information when required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process.
We do not authorize service providers to use information shared by us for unrelated purposes.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical precautions to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or loss.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain appropriate business and client records, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or dispose of it, subject to applicable retention obligations.
10. Your Privacy Choices
You may contact us to:
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Request access to personal information we maintain about you.
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Request correction of inaccurate information.
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Request deletion of information, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.
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Opt out of promotional emails or text messages.
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Ask questions about how your information is handled.
We will respond to privacy requests in accordance with applicable law.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended to collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent.
If we become aware that we have collected such information without required consent, we will take appropriate steps to address it.
Services involving minors are subject to applicable laws, consent requirements, and studio policies.
12. External Websites and Social Media
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, booking platforms, and social media services.
Little City Tattoos Ink & Beauty is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of independently operated third-party websites.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, business practices, technology, or applicable laws.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Little City Tattoos Ink & Beauty
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Email: littlecitytattoos@gmail.com
Website: https://www.littlecitytattoo.com