Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice Studio28 Tattoo Last updated: February 2026

Who we are We are Studio28 Tattoo, a small tattoo studio at 20 Maindee Road, Cwmfelinfach, Blackwood, Caerphilly NP11 7HQ, United Kingdom. Phone: 01495 201139. Email: inklust@studio28-tattoo.com. We are the data controller for personal data collected through our website (www.studio28-tattoo.com).

What personal data we collect

When you contact us or request a booking: Your name, email address, phone number, and any details in your message (e.g., tattoo ideas or preferred dates).
Automatically: Technical data like IP address, browser type, pages visited, and visit times (via cookies and analytics tools).

We do not collect special category data (such as health information) through the website, nor do we knowingly collect data from children under 16.

How we collect it

Directly from you via contact or booking forms.
Automatically through cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Notice [add link if you create one]).

Why we collect and use it (purposes and lawful basis)

To respond to your inquiries, provide quotes, or manage bookings — Lawful basis: Contract (or steps requested before entering a contract).
To analyse and improve our website — Lawful basis: Legitimate interests (our interest in understanding site performance, balanced against your rights; we consider this low-impact). We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

Who we share it with

Our website host and service providers (e.g., Wix), who act as data processors under strict contracts.
We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing. Data may be shared if required by law.

How long we keep it We keep data only as long as necessary: e.g., inquiry/booking details for up to 2 years (or until the matter is resolved), technical data per cookie settings (usually short-term).

Your rights under UK GDPR You have rights to: access your data, correct inaccuracies, erase it (in some cases), restrict processing, object to processing, data portability, and withdraw consent (if applicable). To exercise these, email inklust@studio28-tattoo.com. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).

International transfers Some data may be processed outside the UK (e.g., by Wix servers). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Security We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Changes to this notice We may update this notice. Check this page for the latest version.