Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 2025
At Bloodhound Tattoo Studio, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe. We like to keep things straightforward — no jargon, no surprises.
Who we are
Bloodhound Tattoo Studio
876 Woodborough Rd, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 5QQ
07356 289869
bloodhoundtattoostudio@gmail.com
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch using the email address above.
What information we collect
We only collect the information we genuinely need to run the studio, handle enquiries, and process online orders. This may include:
- Your name and contact details when you use our contact form or email us directly.
- Your billing and shipping details when you make a purchase through our online shop.
- Information about your order, such as the products you buy and payment details (processed securely via Stripe).
We don’t collect or store any unnecessary personal data, and we don’t keep your contact form messages in the website database — they go straight to our Gmail inbox.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Respond to messages, questions, or booking enquiries.
- Process and deliver your online shop orders.
- Keep proper business records for accounting and legal purposes.
We do not send marketing emails or newsletters (for now), and we never sell or rent your information to anyone else.
Payments
Payments on our website are handled securely through Stripe.
- Stripe’s Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/gb/privacy
Our shop is powered by WooCommerce, which helps us manage orders and inventory.
- WooCommerce’s Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
We never see or store your full credit or debit card details — that’s all managed securely by Stripe.
Cookies
Our website uses a few small files called cookies to make things work smoothly. Cookies are stored on your device (like your phone or computer) when you visit the site.
Types of cookies we use
- Essential cookies:
These help the website function properly — things like keeping your cart contents while you shop or remembering your privacy settings. - Functional cookies:
These make your experience smoother, such as remembering your preferences. - Analytics cookies (Google Analytics):
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how people use our website — for example, which pages are most popular or how visitors found us.
The information collected is anonymous and helps us improve the site’s performance and content.
Google Analytics may set its own cookies and collect some technical data (like your IP address, browser type, and device information).
You can learn more here: Google’s Privacy Policy and how Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies if you prefer, but some parts of the site (like the shopping cart) might not work properly without them.
If you’d rather not be tracked by Google Analytics at all, you can also install Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data:
- To access the information we hold about you
- To correct any inaccurate details
- To request deletion of your personal data (where legally possible)
- To object to or restrict how we use your data
If you’d like to exercise any of these rights, just email us at bloodhoundtattoostudio@gmail.com.
Age restriction
We only offer tattoo services to those aged 18 and over, in line with UK law. However, anyone is welcome to browse and view our website.
Keeping your information safe
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information and prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. This includes using secure connections (SSL/HTTPS) and trusted third-party services for payments and email.
Updates to this policy
We may occasionally update this Privacy & Cookie Policy to reflect changes in how we operate or new legal requirements. Any updates will appear here, with the latest date shown at the top of the page.