Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 13, 2026
Ink or Dye Studio, located in Centreville, Maryland, values the privacy, trust, and safety of our clients.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share personal information in connection with our tattoo, body piercing, permanent makeup, and related studio services.
This policy applies to information collected through our website, appointment requests, online forms, consent documentation, social media, advertising campaigns, telephone communications, and in-person interactions at our studio.
By providing personal information to Ink or Dye Studio, you acknowledge that you have been provided access to this Privacy Policy.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Depending on your interactions with our studio, we may collect the following information:
Personal and Contact Information
Full legal name
Date of birth
Residential address
Phone number
Email address
Emergency contact information
Identification and Verification
Photographs or copies of government-issued identification
Age verification information
Parent or legal guardian identification and supporting documentation when applicable
Appointment and Service Information
Appointment requests and scheduling details
Tattoo designs, placement preferences, and artist selections
Piercing and permanent makeup service information
Consultation notes and service history
Client-submitted photographs, reference images, and artwork
Health and Safety Information
Relevant medical history and health disclosures
Allergies, medications, and other information requested on consent forms
Signed waivers, consent forms, and service acknowledgments
Information needed to assess service eligibility and support safe procedures
Photographs and Videos
Photographs of completed tattoos, piercings, and permanent makeup
Progress and healing photographs
Photographs and videos taken inside the studio
Images voluntarily submitted by clients
Payment and Transaction Information
Purchase and deposit records
Transaction information processed through our payment service providers
We collect information that is reasonably relevant to providing our services, maintaining records, and operating our business.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
Ink or Dye Studio may use personal information for the following purposes:
Responding to inquiries and appointment requests
Scheduling, confirming, and managing appointments
Connecting clients with appropriate artists and service providers
Preparing for tattoo, piercing, and permanent makeup procedures
Verifying client identity and age eligibility
Documenting informed consent and service authorization
Reviewing relevant health and safety information
Maintaining accurate client and service records
Providing preparation instructions and aftercare guidance
Processing deposits, payments, and purchases
Addressing client concerns and providing customer support
Meeting applicable legal and regulatory requirements
Improving studio operations and customer experience
Conducting marketing and promotional activities with appropriate permissions
Information collected for identification, consent, or health and safety purposes is not used for public marketing or promotional content.
3. CLIENT PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOS, AND SUBMITTED IMAGES
Ink or Dye Studio regularly works with photographs, artwork, and visual materials as part of our creative services.
Client-Submitted Images
Clients may submit photographs, inspiration images, tattoo references, artwork, or photographs of existing tattoos and piercings through our website, online forms, email, text messages, or social media.
These materials may be saved and retained for:
Appointment preparation and consultations
Tattoo design development
Communication with artists and service providers
Service documentation and client history
Follow-up appointments and future reference
Submitting an image for consultation or design purposes does not automatically grant Ink or Dye Studio permission to publish it for advertising.
Photography and Video Within the Studio
Our artists and staff may take photographs or videos of tattoos, piercings, permanent makeup procedures, completed work, and activities occurring inside the studio.
These materials may be retained for service documentation, artist portfolios, and other legitimate studio purposes.
Marketing and Promotional Use
With appropriate client authorization, photographs and videos may be used to showcase our work and promote Ink or Dye Studio through:
Our website and artist portfolios
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms
Google Business Profile and online business listings
Paid digital advertising campaigns
Printed promotional materials
Studio displays, announcements, and marketing campaigns
Photography Consent and Client Choice
Clients may decline promotional photography or video use without affecting their ability to receive services.
Where promotional authorization is required, Ink or Dye Studio will seek and document the client’s permission.
Clients may contact the studio to withdraw authorization for future promotional use or request removal of previously published content.
We will review such requests and take reasonable steps to remove materials from platforms and accounts under our control, subject to applicable requirements and technical limitations.
We cannot guarantee the removal of content that has already been downloaded, shared, reposted, or independently retained by third parties.
Photographs maintained for service documentation or other legitimate recordkeeping purposes may be retained separately from promotional materials.
We do not knowingly publish confidential client records, government-issued identification, or private health information for marketing purposes.
4. CONSENT FORMS, IDENTIFICATION, AND HEALTH INFORMATION
Certain Ink or Dye Studio services require clients to complete consent documentation, provide identification, and disclose relevant health or safety information.
Government-Issued Identification
Ink or Dye Studio photographs and retains copies of government-issued identification provided by clients.
These photographs are maintained as part of our client records for purposes including:
Identity and age verification
Consent documentation
Service eligibility
Client recordkeeping
Compliance with applicable requirements
Resolving questions concerning completed services or authorizations
Identification photographs are stored electronically with associated client records.
We do not use identification images for social media, advertising, or promotional purposes.
Consent and Medical Documentation
Our consent forms may request information concerning medical history, allergies, medications, health conditions, and other matters relevant to the requested service.
We collect and maintain this information to support informed consent, client safety, service documentation, and applicable recordkeeping requirements.
Sensitive records are intended to be accessible only to authorized personnel who have a legitimate business need to review them.
5. MINORS AND PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Certain tattoo, piercing, and permanent makeup services are subject to age restrictions and additional consent requirements.
When applicable, Ink or Dye Studio may collect and retain information from a minor and their parent or legal guardian, including:
Identification photographs
Proof of age
Parent or guardian contact information
Supporting documentation establishing the relevant relationship or authority
Signed consent and acknowledgment forms
This information is used for eligibility verification, informed consent, client safety, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Our Facebook and Instagram advertising lead forms are intended for adults aged 18 and older.
Submission of an inquiry does not establish eligibility for a particular service.
6. WEBSITE, ONLINE FORMS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING
Ink or Dye Studio uses online platforms to communicate with clients, collect inquiries, and manage studio operations.
These may include:
Our official website
Jotform
Facebook and Instagram
Meta advertising lead forms
Online appointment and contact systems
Other business communication platforms
When you submit an inquiry, we may collect your name, phone number, email address, requested service, and any additional information you voluntarily provide.
We use this information to respond to your request, answer questions, discuss services, and assist with scheduling.
Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee or confirm an appointment.
Third-party platforms may independently collect and process information according to their own privacy policies.
7. EMAIL, PHONE, AND TEXT COMMUNICATIONS
Ink or Dye Studio may use the contact information you provide to communicate regarding:
Appointment inquiries
Scheduling and confirmations
Consultation details
Deposit information
Service preparation
Aftercare instructions
Customer service matters
We may also offer promotional emails or text messages concerning artist availability, special events, studio announcements, and other marketing activities.
Where required by applicable law, we obtain appropriate consent before sending promotional communications.
Clients may opt out of promotional messages through the unsubscribe or opt-out instructions provided or by contacting the studio.
Submitting an appointment inquiry or completing a consent form does not automatically constitute consent to receive recurring promotional text messages.
8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND INFORMATION SHARING
Ink or Dye Studio uses third-party services to support business operations, including:
Jotform for online forms and consent documentation
Microsoft OneDrive for electronic client record storage
Payment processing and business management platforms
Website hosting and related services
Social media and advertising platforms
Customer communication and appointment management services
Personal information may be processed by these providers as necessary to deliver their services or support our business operations.
Information may also be shared with authorized Ink or Dye Studio artists and staff when reasonably necessary to provide services or maintain records.
We may disclose information when required by applicable law, lawful requests, or legal proceedings, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights and safety of our clients, staff, or business.
Ink or Dye Studio does not sell customer contact lists to outside businesses for their independent marketing purposes.
9. DATA STORAGE, SECURITY, AND RETENTION
Ink or Dye Studio maintains electronic client records through Jotform and Microsoft OneDrive, including designated client folders accessible through authorized studio computers.
These records may include:
Government-issued identification photographs
Signed consent forms and waivers
Medical and health-related disclosures
Appointment information and service history
Client-submitted artwork and reference photographs
Photographs documenting completed services
Related client communications and documentation
Data Security
We take reasonable measures intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.
Access to sensitive client records is intended to be restricted to authorized personnel with a legitimate business need.
No electronic storage system or transmission method can be guaranteed completely secure.
Record Retention
Client records are retained for periods reasonably necessary to support identification verification, consent documentation, service history, business operations, and applicable legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and relevant legal or regulatory requirements.
Clients may request deletion of personal information; however, certain records may need to be retained for legal, safety, financial, or other legitimate business purposes.
10. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Clients may contact Ink or Dye Studio to request:
Access to personal information maintained by the studio
Correction of inaccurate personal information
Deletion of eligible personal information
Changes to marketing communication preferences
Review or withdrawal of promotional photography permissions
Information regarding how their records are handled
We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable laws and recordkeeping requirements.
Some information may need to be retained even after a deletion request when necessary to satisfy applicable obligations.
11. WEBSITE TECHNOLOGY AND THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website and online services may rely on technology provided by third parties, including website hosting providers, online form services, advertising platforms, and business management systems.
These services may collect technical information according to their own privacy practices.
If Ink or Dye Studio uses cookies, analytics tools, advertising pixels, or similar tracking technologies, additional disclosures may apply.
Our website and social media accounts may contain links to third-party websites. Ink or Dye Studio is not responsible for the privacy practices of websites or services outside our control.
12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Ink or Dye Studio may update this Privacy Policy as our services, technology, business operations, or applicable requirements change.
The effective date displayed at the beginning of this policy will reflect the date of the most recent revision.
We encourage clients to review this policy periodically.
13. CONTACT INFORMATION
Ink or Dye Studio
Centreville, Maryland
Phone: 443-262-8042
Website: https://www.inkordyestudio.org/
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, requests concerning personal information, or concerns about photography and promotional use, please contact Ink or Dye Studio directly.
This Privacy Policy describes Ink or Dye Studio’s information-handling practices and is separate from any service-specific consent forms, liability waivers, appointment policies, or photography authorizations.