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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21 September 2025

Signature Ink (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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We are the data controller of your personal information.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

a) Identity and Contact Data

  • Name, date of birth, postal address, email, and phone number

  • Emergency contact details

b) Health and Consent Data

  • Relevant medical history or skin conditions

  • Allergies or sensitivities

  • Signed consent and release forms

c) Training Data

  • Information provided during course registration

  • Attendance records, assessments, and certifications

d) Financial and Transaction Data

  • Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers; we do not store full card details)

e) Technical and Website Data

  • IP address, browser type, device information

  • Cookies and analytics data

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2. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data using the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you provide explicit consent (e.g., health information, marketing communications).

  • Contract – to provide PMU/tattoo services or training you have booked.

  • Legal obligation – to comply with UK law, tax, and insurance requirements.

  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services, manage appointments, and grow our business (where your rights are not overridden).

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Deliver PMU and tattoo services safely

  • Provide training and certification

  • Manage bookings, appointments, and payments

  • Communicate with you about services, updates, and events

  • Meet insurance and legal obligations

  • Improve our website, services, and customer experience

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4. Sharing Your Data

We will never sell your data. We may share information only with:

  • Service providers such as booking systems, payment processors, or IT support

  • Insurance providers and legal authorities, if required by law

  • Accreditation or certification bodies in relation to training courses

  • Professional advisers (accountants, insurers, legal advisers), where necessary

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5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including to:

  • Deliver services and maintain training records

  • Comply with legal, tax, or insurance requirements

  • Handle complaints or disputes

 

Health and consent records will be kept for a minimum of 7 years in line with insurance and legal guidance.

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6. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access – to request a copy of the data we hold about you

  • Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to erasure – to request deletion of your data (subject to legal/insurance requirements)

  • Right to restrict processing – to limit how we use your data

  • Right to data portability – to request the transfer of your data to another provider

  • Right to object – to certain types of processing (e.g., marketing)

  • Right to withdraw consent – where consent is the lawful basis for processing

 

You can exercise your rights by contacting us at: signaturebrowsbybekka@hotmail.com

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7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your data secure, including encrypted storage, password protection, and restricted access.

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8. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, monitor usage, and enhance your experience. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

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9. Training Participants

For students enrolling in training courses, we may:

  • Record attendance, performance, and certification outcomes

  • Share details with accreditation bodies (if applicable)

  • Retain records for compliance and verification purposes

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10. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, please contact us first at signaturebrowsbybekka@hotmail.com

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If you remain dissatisfied, you can lodge a complaint with the UK’s supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113

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11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated “Effective Date.”

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12. Contact Us

Signature Ink
Email: signaturebrowsbybekka@hotmail.com
Phone: 07707 398287
Address: 28 Stirling Street, Denny, FK6 6DJ

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