Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 19, 2025
At Tattoo Shop Locator, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our services:
- Shop submission information (shop name, location, contact details, specialties, artists)
- Review submissions (your name, rating, and review text)
- Contact form submissions (name, email, and message content)
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP address (used for rate limiting and spam prevention)
- Browser type and version
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referral source (how you found our website)
- Geographic location data (for "Near Me" searches, with your permission)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our directory services
- To process and display shop submissions after review and approval
- To display approved user reviews on shop pages
- To prevent spam and abuse through rate limiting
- To communicate with you about your submissions or inquiries
- To improve our website functionality and user experience
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize our services
- To provide location-based search results when you use "Near Me" features
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve site functionality.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings like theme preference (dark/light mode)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site to improve performance
- Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features like location-based search
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Public Display: Shop information and approved reviews are publicly displayed on our website as intended by our service
- Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services for hosting, analytics, and site functionality
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/SSL
- Secure password hashing for user accounts
- Rate limiting to prevent spam and abuse
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls limiting who can view and modify data
- Automated backups to prevent data loss
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations
- Object to Processing: You can object to how we process your information in certain circumstances
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis
Please note that reviews submitted to our platform are considered public content and permanent once approved. If you wish to remove a review, please contact us with your specific request.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Shop listings remain active until removal is requested
- Reviews are retained permanently as public content
- IP address logs for rate limiting are automatically deleted after 24 hours
- Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized after 90 days
- Submission data is retained for 12 months after approval or rejection
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove such information from our systems.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Email: privacy@tattooshoplocator.com
Website: tattooshoplocator.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.