Privacy Policy

Black Cat Tattoo

At Black Cat Tattoo, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you contact us, visit our studio, or book an appointment.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is: Black Cat Tattoo
Emīlijas Benjamiņas iela 19 / Aleksandra Čaka iela 66
Riga, Latvia
Phone: +371 20057505
Email: blackcat1tattooriga@gmail.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Identity Data: Full name, date of birth

• Contact Data: Email address, phone number

• Appointment Data: Tattoo ideas, preferred date/time, health-related information (if relevant, e.g., allergies)

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, usage patterns via cookies and analytics

• Payment Data: Partial payment or deposit details (via third-party processors)

We do not collect any special categories of data unless voluntarily provided and relevant to your tattoo service (e.g., allergies or skin conditions).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Contractual necessity – to manage and fulfill your appointment

• Legal obligations – e.g., health and safety requirements

• Consent – for marketing or storing health-related info (you may withdraw at any time)

• Legitimate interest – to improve our services and communication

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Schedule and confirm appointments

• Contact you about upcoming sessions or consultations

• Provide a safe and personalized tattoo service

• Maintain client records as required by law

• Send marketing offers if you have opted in

5. Sharing of Data

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., booking or payment platforms)

• Public authorities, if legally required

All third parties are required to respect your privacy and comply with GDPR.

6. Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored securely in encrypted systems accessible only to authorized staff. We retain your personal data:

• For as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of collection

• For up to 5 years after your last appointment (unless legally required to retain longer)

All third parties are required to respect your privacy and comply with GDPR.

7. Your Data Protection Rights (Under GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time (for marketing or optional data)

• Lodge a complaint with the Data State Inspectorate (Datu valsts inspekcija) at www.dvi.gov.lv

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at blackcat1tattooriga@gmail.com.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You may control cookie settings in your browser. Data collected via cookies is anonymized and used for statistical purposes only.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be published on our website or available upon request in-studio, with the “Effective Date” reflecting the latest version.

10. Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

Black Cat Tattoo
Emīlijas Benjamiņas iela 19 / Aleksandra Čaka iela 66
Riga, Latvia
Phone: +371 20057505
Email: blackcat1tattooriga@gmail.com