Privacy Policy

for Thousand Oaks Tattoos
Last Updated: September 18, 2025

We value your privacy. This Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your choices when you visit this site, send a tattoo inquiry, or create a members’ account to interact with the blog.

Information We Collect

• Account & Profile Info (optional): name, email, and any details you add when creating a members’ account.

• Comments & Community Content: anything you post within the blog/members’ area.

• Tattoo Inquiries (no account required): name, contact details, reference images/links, and a description of your tattoo idea so we can understand and respond to your request.

• Usage & Analytics Data: basic information like pages viewed, device/browser type, and general location (e.g. city/region) gathered via cookies or similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

• To respond to tattoo inquiries and manage communication related to consultations, scheduling, and project planning.

• To provide and improve the blog, members’ area, and overall site experience.

• To communicate updates (e.g. new posts, events) if you opt in to receive emails.

• To maintain a safe community, including moderating comments for spam or abuse.

When We Share Information

• We do not sell your personal information.

• We may share limited data with trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, analytics, email delivery, scheduling tools) solely to operate the site and services. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for our specified purposes.

• We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

• We use cookies to remember preferences and to understand how the site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Retention

• We retain inquiry emails and related communications for as long as reasonably necessary to respond and manage projects, and to maintain business records.

• Account and profile data are retained while your account is active. You can request deletion at any time (see “Your Rights” below).

• We periodically review and delete data we no longer need.

Your Rights & Choices

• Access / Update / Delete: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.

• Email Preferences: If you opt into emails, you can unsubscribe at any time via the link in the email or by contacting us.

• Account: You may request that we delete your members’ account and associated data.

To exercise your rights or ask privacy questions, contact:
thousandoakstattoos@gmail.com

Children’s Privacy

• This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal info, contact us to delete it.

Security

• We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to safeguard your information.

Changes to This Policy

• We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date reflects the latest version. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.