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THE DEVLIN TATTOOS

Kayla Devlin

PRIVACY POLICY

 

Effective Date: April 8, 2026

 

This Privacy Policy explains how Kayla Devlin, trading as The Devlin Tattoos ("we", "us", or "our"), collects, uses, and protects the personal information of clients and website visitors. By booking an appointment, using our website, or contacting us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

 

Information You Provide Directly

  • Full name, email address, and phone number

  • Date of birth (to verify you are 18 or older)

  • Tattoo preferences, placement details, and reference images you share with us

  • Health information relevant to the tattoo process (e.g., skin conditions, allergies, medications)

  • Payment information processed through our booking or payment systems

 

Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address and browser type when you visit our website

  • Pages visited, time spent on site, and referral sources

  • Device information and cookies (see Section 6)

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Book and manage tattoo appointments

  • Communicate with you about your appointment, aftercare, and follow-ups

  • Process deposits and payments

  • Maintain client records for health and safety purposes

  • Respond to enquiries and provide customer support

  • Send appointment reminders or policy updates (you may opt out at any time)

  • Improve our website and services

 

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

 

3. Photography and Portfolio Use

We may take photographs of completed tattoo work for our portfolio, social media, or marketing purposes. We will always ask for your explicit consent before sharing any images that could identify you. You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time by contacting us directly.

 

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With payment processors to complete transactions securely

  • With booking software providers who support our appointment management

  • Where required by law or in response to a valid legal request

  • To protect the safety of our clients or the public

 

Any third-party service providers we work with are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

 

5. How Long We Retain Your Information

We retain client records, including health-related information, for a minimum of 7 years following your last appointment in accordance with our professional obligations. Enquiry and communication records are retained for up to 2 years. You may request deletion of certain information where it is not required for legal or safety reasons.

 

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and collect basic analytics. These are small files stored on your device. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain website functionality. We do not use cookies to track you across third-party sites.

 

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9.

 

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Client records are stored securely and access is limited to Kayla Devlin and any directly involved staff. No method of digital transmission or storage is completely secure; however, we are committed to maintaining appropriate safeguards.

 

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

 

Kayla Devlin

The Devlin Tattoos

 

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website or communicated to active clients. The effective date at the top of this document will reflect the most recent revision.

 

By continuing to use our services after any updates, you acknowledge the revised policy.

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