Last updated: March 2026

This privacy policy explains how Markings Tattoos ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website (markingstattoos.com) and our services.

Who We Are

Markings Tattoos is a tattoo studio based at Beautique (Beauty and Aesthetics Clinic), 2 Ferriby Road, Hessle, East Yorkshire, HU13 0PG. For any privacy-related questions, please contact us at info@markingstattoos.com.

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, Instagram handle
• Booking information: appointment details, tattoo design preferences, reference images, date of birth
• Health information: relevant medical conditions disclosed on booking forms (e.g. allergies, skin conditions, medications)
• Uploaded files: tattoo reference images and design files submitted through our booking forms
• Payment information: processed securely through Stripe — we do not store your card details
• Website usage data: pages visited, browser type, and device information collected via cookies
• Communications: messages sent via Instagram, email, or our enquiry forms

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Process and manage your tattoo bookings
• Communicate with you about your appointments
• Process deposit payments (Stripe handles all card data directly)
• Ensure your safety during tattooing (health information)
• Prepare tattoo designs based on your references and preferences
• Send you appointment reminders and follow-up communications
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:

• Contract: to fulfil your booking and provide our tattooing services
• Consent: for processing health information and marketing communications
• Legitimate interest: to improve our services and respond to enquiries
• Legal obligation: to comply with health and safety regulations

Health and Medical Information

When you book a tattoo appointment, we may ask about allergies, medications, skin conditions, pregnancy, and other health-related matters. This is special category data under UK GDPR. We collect this information solely to ensure your safety during the tattooing process. This data is stored securely with enhanced protections including audit logging and access controls. You provide this information with your explicit consent when completing our booking form.

Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store, process, or have access to your full credit or debit card details. Stripe's privacy policy can be found at stripe.com/privacy.

How We Store Your Information

Your personal information is stored securely using encrypted databases and private file storage with access controls. Uploaded images and design references are stored in private storage accessible only via time-limited secure links. We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Booking and health records are retained for a minimum of 3 years as required by health and safety regulations.

Sharing Your Information

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

• Stripe: for payment processing
• Our website platform provider (Headless Digital): who processes data on our behalf to operate the booking and website systems
• Legal authorities: if required by law

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. These include:

• Essential cookies: required for the website to function
• Analytics cookies: to understand how visitors use our site

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications or health data processing at any time
• Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: info@markingstattoos.com
• Address: Beautique (Beauty and Aesthetics Clinic), 2 Ferriby Road, Hessle, East Yorkshire, HU13 0PG

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.