Privacy Policy

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Date of birth (required to verify you are of legal age for tattoo services)
• Government-issued ID information, as required by applicable law
• Appointment details, design references, and consultation notes
• Health information disclosed on consent and release forms (e.g., allergies, skin conditions, medications) as required to provide services safely
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors; we do not store full card numbers)

Information Collected Automatically

• Browser type, device information, IP address, and pages visited on our website
• Cookies and similar technologies used to improve site functionality

Communications

• Records of correspondence when you contact us by email, phone, social media, or SMS

We use your information to:

• Schedule, confirm, and manage appointments
• Provide tattoo services safely and in compliance with health regulations
• Send appointment reminders, booking confirmations, and follow-up aftercare instructions
• Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
• Send marketing or promotional messages only if you have opted in to receive them
• Process payments and maintain business records
• Comply with legal, health, and regulatory obligations

Hardly Art Tattoo Studio uses an Application-to-Person (A2P) text messaging program to communicate with clients. The following terms apply to our SMS communications:

Program Description. By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from Hardly Art Tattoo Studio, which may include appointment confirmations, appointment reminders, scheduling updates, aftercare instructions, responses to your inquiries, and (only with separate marketing consent) occasional promotional messages.

Consent / Opt-In. Consent to receive text messages is collected when you provide your phone number through our booking form, website, in-studio intake forms, or by texting us first. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

Message Frequency. Message frequency varies depending on your appointment activity and interactions with us. You may receive several messages around the time of a scheduled appointment.

Message and Data Rates. Message and data rates may apply. Charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Contact your carrier for details on your plan.

Opt-Out. You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After you send STOP, we will send a final message confirming your opt-out, and you will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you opt back in. You may opt back in at any time by replying START.

Help. For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact us directly at (208) 784-7925 or [email protected].

No Sharing of SMS Consent or Mobile Data. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with or sold to any third parties. Information may be shared with subcontractors (such as our SMS platform provider) solely for the purpose of providing and supporting the messaging service.

Supported Carriers. Our SMS program is supported by major U.S. carriers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers. With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our business (e.g., booking software, payment processors, SMS messaging platforms), solely to perform services on our behalf and under confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Compliance. When required by law, regulation, court order, or health authority (including record-keeping requirements applicable to tattoo establishments).
• Business Transfers. In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of business assets, subject to this Privacy Policy.
• With Your Consent. For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection, with your permission (e.g., sharing photos of your tattoo on our social media).

As stated above, mobile opt-in data and phone numbers collected for SMS purposes will never be shared with or sold to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal and health-record retention requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Consent and release forms may be retained for the period required by applicable state and local regulations.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time (reply STOP to texts, or use the unsubscribe link in emails)
• Request information about how your data is used and shared

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Our services are intended for adults of legal age for tattooing in our jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors except where a parent or legal guardian provides consent as permitted by applicable law (e.g., piercing services where legally allowed).

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function properly.

Our website or messages may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media, booking platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: