Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Website: https://vonzantukink.com

This Privacy Policy describes how Matthew Peterson, operating as Mindset VonZantuk and Von Zantuk Ink (“I”, “me”, “my”, or “the Artist”), collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use my website https://vonzantukink.com (the “Site”) or engage my services.

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information I Collect

I collect information that you provide directly to me, including:

• Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and shipping address when you fill out a contact form, book a consultation, or sign up for my newsletter.
• Booking Information: Details related to your tattoo appointment, including design ideas, placement on the body, and any health information you disclose that is relevant to the tattooing process (e.g., allergies, medical conditions).
• Payment Information: When you make a purchase or pay a deposit, I collect payment information through my third-party booking and payment processors (e.g., Venue, Square). I do not store your full credit card details on my servers.
• Communications: Records of our correspondence if you contact me via email or through the Site.
• Technical Data: When you visit the Site, my hosting provider may automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information on your interaction with the Site.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, schedule, and manage your tattoo services and appointments.
• To process your transactions and send you related information, including confirmations and invoices.
• To communicate with you about your appointments, respond to your inquiries, and send you updates about my services (if you have opted in).
• To improve my website and services.
• To comply with any applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

3. How I Share Your Information

I value your privacy. I do not and will not sell your personal information to third parties.
I may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: I share information with third parties who perform services on my behalf, such as my booking platform (Venue), payment processors, and email marketing services. These providers are obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: I may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request by a public authority.
• Business Transfers: In the event that I sell or transfer all or a portion of my business or assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

4. Data Retention

I will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. I will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with my legal obligations (for example, if I am required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce my legal agreements and policies.

Booking records and consent forms, which may contain health information, are retained for a minimum of 7 years as required by state regulations for body art practitioners.

5. Your Data Rights

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

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information I hold about you.
• Correction: You can ask me to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request that I delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from my marketing emails at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in the email or by contacting me directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at Matthew.Peterson@vonzantukink.com.

6. Cookies and Tracking

My Site may use “cookies” and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

7. Security

I implement reasonable security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

My Site and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If I become aware that a child has provided me with personal information, I will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me:

By email: Matthew.Peterson@vonzantukink.com