Privacy Policy – What A Tattoo

Effective Date: 2025-11-05
Privacy Officer: Sean Brunet
Contact: whatatattoo@hotmail.com

1. Purpose of This Policy

What A Tattoo respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Quebec’s Law 25.

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect only the information necessary to provide safe and professional tattoo and piercing services. This may include:

• Name, phone number, and email address

• Date of birth and proof of age (for consent purposes)

• Health information relevant to tattoos or piercings (e.g., allergies, medications, skin conditions)

• Payment details when applicable

• Photos of tattoos or piercings (only with your consent, for portfolio or social media use)

We collect this information directly from you when you complete a consent form, make an appointment, or contact us online.

3. Use of Personal Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

• To verify identity and age

• To ensure safe and hygienic service

• To communicate about your appointment or aftercare

• To maintain internal records for health and safety compliance

• To process payments

• To share promotional material only if you have given explicit consent

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Information may be shared only when:

• Required by law (e.g., public health, court order)

• With service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., payment processors, website hosting), and only under strict confidentiality agreements

• With your explicit consent (e.g., using before/after photos for marketing)

5. Consent

By providing your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this policy.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our Privacy Officer, except where required by law or to fulfill legal obligations.

6. Data Storage and Protection

All personal information is stored securely, whether electronically or in physical form.
We take reasonable steps to protect it against loss, theft, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
Only authorized staff have access to client records.

Digital records are stored on password-protected systems, and paper forms are kept in locked files on-site.

7. Access and Correction

You have the right to access your personal information and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
To do so, contact our Privacy Officer at whatatattoo@hotmail.com.

We will respond within 30 days of receiving your written request, as required by law.

8. Retention of Information

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose and comply with legal and professional obligations.
Once no longer needed, information is securely deleted or destroyed.

9. Website and Digital Privacy

Our website may collect limited information such as IP addresses, browser type, and usage data for performance and security purposes.
We may also use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Questions or Complaints

If you have any concerns or wish to file a complaint regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Privacy Officer: Sean Brunet
Email: whatatattoo@hotmail.com

If your concern is not resolved, you may contact the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec or the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website, and the date of revision will be indicated above.