At Valhalla Ink Tattoo Studio, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or book an appointment with us.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

 

Personal Information

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Date of birth (where required for age verification)

• Address (if required for booking records)

• Emergency contact details (if required)

• Health information relevant to your tattoo appointment

 

Booking Information

• Appointment details

• Deposit and payment information

• Design preferences and reference images

 

Website Usage Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Cookies and usage data

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process bookings and appointments

• Verify your age and identity

• Provide tattoo services safely

• Communicate about your appointment

• Send booking confirmations and reminders

• Respond to enquiries

• Process payments

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal and health regulations

We only collect information that is necessary for providing our services.

 

3. Health Information

For safety reasons, we may collect limited health-related information before your appointment (e.g., allergies, medical conditions, medications).

This information is:

• Used solely to assess suitability for tattooing

• Kept confidential

• Stored securely

• Not shared without your consent unless legally required

 

4. Payment Information

We do not store full card payment details. Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers.

 

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Payment processors

• Booking system providers

• Website hosting providers

• Legal or regulatory authorities (if required by law)

All third parties are required to protect your information.

 

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve site performance

• Analyse website traffic

• Enhance user experience

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

 

7. Data Storage & Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Secure digital storage systems

• Password-protected devices

• Limited access to sensitive information

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfil legal, health, or business obligations.

 

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location (including under UK GDPR / EU GDPR), you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

 

9. Age Restrictions

We do not tattoo anyone under the legal minimum age. We may collect and verify identification to comply with legal requirements.

 

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

 

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

 

12. Contact Us

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

Valhalla Ink Tattoo Studio
16 Gloucester Rd, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5BU
07359 175068