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PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 22 April 2025

 

Kings Cross Tattoo Parlour ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share and safeguard your Personal Information when you interact with our services, website, or contact us directly.

This policy applies to our website located at www.kingscrosstattooparlour.com and all services related to our business, including in-person bookings, consultations, marketing communications, and social media interactions.

 

Who We Are

Kings Cross Tattoo Parlour
185 King's Cross Road, London WC1X 9DB, United Kingdom
Phone: 0207 8374 634
Email: info@kingscrosstattooparlour.com

We are the data controller responsible for the personal data you provide to us.

 

What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identification Information: Full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, postal address.

  • Booking & Service Data: Appointment history, tattoo artist preference, consultation notes, images of tattoos (before/after).

  • Payment Details: If paying online (e.g., via PayPal), transaction data processed securely through third-party providers.

  • Location Data: If you enable location services while using our website.

  • Device & Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, session duration, and click patterns.

  • Marketing Preferences: Your subscription status and communication preferences.

 

How We Collect Your Information

We collect your data through:

  • Online booking forms and contact forms on our website

  • Phone calls, emails, or in-person interactions

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see section 9)

  • Social media platforms when you interact with us

  • Payment providers like PayPal

  • CCTV footage (on premises, for security purposes)

 

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To manage your bookings and appointments

  • To communicate with you about our services or changes to your appointments

  • To send promotional offers or newsletters (with your consent)

  • To improve our website and customer experience

  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

  • For fraud prevention, analytics, and system security

  • To showcase healed tattoo work (with your consent)

 

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent – for sending marketing emails or using your tattoo photos

  • Contractual Necessity – to process bookings and payments

  • Legal Obligation – for age verification and financial records

  • Legitimate Interests – to improve customer experience and ensure security

 

How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email providers, IT support)

  • Law enforcement or government bodies where legally required

  • Tattoo artists or studio personnel for scheduling and consultations

  • Marketing platforms (with your consent) for targeted ads or retargeting campaigns

All third parties are required to maintain appropriate safeguards and use your data only for the intended purposes.

 

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the UK or EEA. In such cases, we ensure that your data is protected using appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK ICO).

 

Retention Period

We keep your data:

  • As long as you are an active customer

  • Up to 6 years for financial and legal compliance

  • Until you withdraw consent (for marketing data or photo use)

Once no longer needed, your data is securely deleted or anonymised.

 

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. These may include:

  • Necessary Cookies – essential for site functionality

  • Analytics Cookies – to understand user behaviour

  • Marketing Cookies – for remarketing or targeting ads

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser. Full details are provided in our Cookie Policy.

 

Your Rights Under the GDPR

You have the following rights:

  • Access – to request a copy of the data we hold about you

  • Rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – to delete your personal data in certain circumstances

  • Objection – to processing for direct marketing or legitimate interest

  • Restriction – to limit the way we use your data

  • Data Portability – to transfer your data to another provider

  • Withdraw Consent – at any time, where processing is based on your consent

To exercise your rights, email us at: info@kingscrosstattooparlour.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) at www.ico.org.uk.

 

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Access control and password protection

  • Secure physical infrastructure

  • Staff training and confidentiality agreements

Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. Please notify us immediately if you suspect a data breach.

 

Children’s Privacy

Our services are only available to individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18.

 

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via the website or by email.

 

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:

Kings Cross Tattoo Parlour
185 King's Cross Road
London WC1X 9DB
Email: info@kingscrosstattooparlour.com
Phone: 0207 8374 634

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