Privacy Policy – Inkquiries
Last Updated: 21-09-2025
Inkquiries ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, website, and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information (provided by users):
- Name, email address, password
- Location (city/state/country)
- Social media links (if added)
- Profile photos, bios, portfolio images
B. Content & Reviews:
- Tattoo photos you upload (fresh and healed)
- Review details, ratings, comments, likes
- Artist portfolios and interactions
C. Automatically Collected Data:
- Device information, IP address, browser type
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
- Cookies and tracking technologies
D. Payment Information (for promotions):
- Processed securely by **third-party providers (Stripe, PayPal)**
- We do not store full payment card details
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage user and artist profiles
- Display reviews, ratings, and portfolios (Publicly visible purpose)
- Send notifications (new reviews, comments, claims, promotions, admin actions, etc.)
- Process payments for promotions
- Improve our services, security, and user experience
- Enforce our Terms of Service and prevent misuse
3. Sharing of Information
We **do not sell, rent, or trade** your personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
We may only share your information in these limited situations:
- With other users: Reviews, photos, and comments you submit will be visible publicly on the platform.
- With service providers: Only as necessary to operate our platform (e.g., secure hosting, payment processors, notification systems). These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
- For legal compliance: If required by law, regulation, or to respond to valid legal requests.
- With your consent: If you explicitly opt-in for integrations or features that require sharing.
4. User Rights
Depending on your location (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you may have rights to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Correct or update your personal information
- Request deletion of your account and content
- Opt out of marketing or notifications
- Download a copy of your data (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at: **privacy@inkquiries.com**
5. Data Retention
- Reviews, ratings, and tattoo photos may remain visible unless deleted by you or removed by us for policy violations.
- We retain necessary information as long as your account is active or required for legal, business, or security purposes.
6. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure. Use caution when sharing personal details or images.
7. Cookies & Tracking
Inkquiries uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember preferences
- Analyze usage for improvement
- Deliver relevant content and promotions
You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.
8. Children's Privacy
Inkquiries is **not intended for individuals under 18**. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover such data, we will delete it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
