Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Introduction

At Bowen Island Tattoo Shop, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website and use our services.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you use our services:

Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
Appointment details and preferences
Payment information (processed securely through Square)
Tattoo request details and reference images you upload
Communication history with our studio

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:

Browser type and version
Device information (type, operating system)
IP address (anonymized)
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referral source

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. You have full control over which cookies you accept.

Cookie Categories

Essential Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
sb-*-auth-token	Authentication and session management	1 year
csrf-token	Security protection against CSRF attacks	4 hours
bowen-cookie-consent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year

Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve user experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics - persists session state	2 years
__vercel_*	Vercel Analytics - performance monitoring	Session

Note: Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymization enabled to enhance privacy.

Marketing Cookies

Optional

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. This category is reserved for future use and will require your explicit consent if implemented.

Want to change your cookie preferences? You can manage your choices at any time.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our tattoo services and website functionality
To process appointments and payment transactions
To communicate with you about your bookings and requests
To send appointment reminders and confirmations
To improve our website and user experience
To analyze website traffic and usage patterns (with your consent)
To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business:

Square: Payment processing (PCI-compliant)
Supabase: Authentication and database hosting
Cloudinary: Secure image storage and delivery
Google Analytics: Website analytics (only with your consent)
Vercel: Website hosting and performance monitoring

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

GDPR Rights (European Users)

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time

CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Users)

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
Right to correct inaccurate personal information

Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We automatically honor Global Privacy Control signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will automatically disable analytics and marketing cookies.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Secure authentication through Supabase
CSRF protection on all state-changing operations
Regular security audits and updates
PCI-compliant payment processing through Square
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Cookie consent records are retained for at least 5 years as required by GDPR.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age (19 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Significant changes may also trigger a new cookie consent banner.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Bowen Island Tattoo Shop

Bowen Island, BC, Canada

Email: info@bowenislandtattoo.com

Phone: (123) 456-7890

This privacy policy is effective as of December 22, 2025 and applies to all information collected through our website and services.