Privacy Policy
House of Kayos Tattoo Studio
House of Kayos is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
House of Kayos is a private, independent tattoo studio based in Kettering, United Kingdom, owned and operated by Kay Carter.
For the purposes of data protection law, House of Kayos is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
Your full name
Email address
Phone number
Booking and appointment details
Messages, enquiries, and tattoo-related information you provide
Medical or health information relevant to tattooing, where voluntarily disclosed
Photographs or videos of tattoos (with consent)
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data when you:
Submit a booking or enquiry form
Contact us via email, social media, messaging apps, or phone
Attend a consultation or appointment
Provide information in person or digitally
4. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used to:
Manage bookings and appointments
Communicate with you about your tattoo
Create custom tattoo designs based on your request
Maintain client records
Comply with legal, health, and safety obligations
Promote our work on social media or marketing platforms (with consent)
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Your consent
Performance of a contract (providing tattoo services)
Legal obligations
Legitimate business interests
6. Medical Information
Any medical or health-related information you provide is treated as sensitive personal data.
This information is used solely to assess suitability for tattooing and ensure your safety.
Medical information is only collected with your explicit consent.
7. Data Storage & Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Your data is stored securely and only accessed by authorised individuals.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
8. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Your data may only be shared if required by law or regulatory authorities.
Third-party services (such as email or booking platforms) are used only where necessary and are GDPR compliant.
9. Photography & Marketing
Photographs or videos of your tattoo may be used for portfolio, website, or social media purposes.
This will only be done with your consent.
You may withdraw consent for marketing use at any time by contacting us.
10. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data where applicable
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
11. Cookies & Website Data
Our website may use basic cookies to ensure proper functionality.
Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly provided by you.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website and social media may contain links to third-party platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
13. Changes to This Policy
House of Kayos reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
The latest version will always be available on our website.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact House of Kayos directly via our website or official communication channels.