PRIVACY POLICY – EL ESTUCHE INK

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Effective Date: July 21, 2025

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Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how El Estuche Ink collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you interact with our studio, website, or services.

By booking an appointment, submitting a form, or using our website (www.elestucheink.com), you agree to this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you book an appointment, submit an inquiry, or visit our website:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Age and/or government-issued ID verification

• Medical information relevant to tattoo or piercing procedures

• Tattoo or piercing design preferences

• Consent forms and authorization documents

• Website usage data (cookies, analytics, IP address, browser type)

 

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used strictly for business and safety purposes, including:

• Booking, confirming, and managing appointments

• Communicating appointment reminders, updates, or changes

• Providing customized tattoo and piercing services

• Ensuring compliance with Virginia state health and safety regulations

• Maintaining accurate records as required by law

• Improving our website, services, and customer experience

 

3. Data Storage & Security

• We store your information using secure digital platforms and protected systems.

• We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

• Your information may be shared only when necessary, including:

  • When required by law or regulatory authorities

  • For payment processing through secure third-party providers

• We take reasonable measures to protect your information; however, no system can guarantee 100% security.

 

4. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality and performance

• Understand user behavior and site traffic

You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

 

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services

• Meet legal, health, and regulatory requirements

• Resolve disputes or enforce policies

Once information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

 

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we have about you

• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request deletion of your personal data, when legally permitted

• Withdraw consent at any time (this may limit our ability to provide services)

Requests can be made using the contact information listed below.

 

7. Minors’ Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under the age of 16 without verified parental or legal guardian consent, in accordance with Virginia state regulations.

 

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external platforms such as social media, booking systems, or payment processors. El Estuche Ink is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites.

 

9. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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