
Privacy Policy – Disturbia Ink
Effective Date: 14 May 2026
Business Name: Disturbia Ink
Location: Berrylands, London, United Kingdom
1. Introduction
Disturbia Ink (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you:
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Visit our studio
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Contact us online or by phone
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Book tattoo appointments
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Complete consent forms
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Use our website or social media pages
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following information:
Personal Information
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Full name
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Date of birth
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Phone number
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Email address
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Home address
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Emergency contact details
Health & Consent Information
For safety reasons before tattoo procedures, we may collect:
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Medical conditions relevant to tattooing
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Allergies or skin conditions
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Blood-borne illness disclosures where relevant
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Medication information
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Signed consent forms
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Proof of age/ID verification
Appointment & Payment Information
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Booking details
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Appointment history
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Deposit and payment records
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Preferred tattoo styles or references
Website & Social Media Information
If you use our website or social media pages, we may collect:
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IP address
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Browser/device information
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Messages sent to us
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Social media usernames
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Analytics and cookie data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Manage tattoo bookings and appointments
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Provide tattoo services safely
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Verify legal age requirements
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Maintain health and safety records
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Communicate regarding bookings or aftercare
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Process payments and deposits
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Respond to enquiries
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Improve our services and customer experience
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Meet legal and regulatory obligations
We only collect information that is necessary for legitimate business purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
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Contract: To provide tattoo services you request
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Legal obligation: To comply with health, licensing, and tax requirements
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Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our business
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Consent: For marketing communications or optional photography/social media use
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Vital interests: Where health information is necessary for safe tattoo procedures
5. Tattoo Photography & Social Media
With your permission, we may photograph completed tattoos for:
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Portfolio use
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Social media posts
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Website galleries
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Promotional material
We will seek consent before sharing identifiable images.
You may withdraw consent for future use at any time by contacting us.
6. How We Store & Protect Your Data
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information.
This may include:
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Secure digital storage
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Password-protected systems
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Restricted staff access
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Locked storage for paper records
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Secure payment processing methods
While we take appropriate precautions, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary.
Typical retention periods may include:
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Consent and health records: up to 7 years
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Financial/payment records: as required by UK tax law
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Marketing preferences: until consent is withdrawn
When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or destroyed.
8. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
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Payment processors
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Booking software providers
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Website hosting providers
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Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
All third parties are expected to handle your data securely and lawfully.
9. Cookies & Website Analytics
If our website uses cookies, these may help us:
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Understand website traffic
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Improve user experience
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Analyse performance
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:
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The right to access your personal data
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The right to correct inaccurate information
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The right to request deletion of your data
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The right to restrict processing
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The right to object to certain processing
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The right to withdraw consent
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The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Disturbia Ink
Berrylands, London, United Kingdom
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Instagram: [Insert Instagram Handle]
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or business changes.
The latest version will always be available upon request or published on our website.
I’ve created a professional UK-style privacy policy for Disturbia Ink tailored to a tattoo studio in Berrylands, London. It includes:
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UK GDPR language
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Tattoo consent & health data handling
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Photography/social media consent
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Booking & payment data
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Cookie/website sections
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Customer rights under UK law
You can now add your:
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Email address
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Phone number
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Instagram handle
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Website URL (if applicable)