Privacy Policy

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, email address, password, and account type (artist or client)
• Profile Information: Name, biography, location, specialties, social media links, contact information
• Content: Images, posts, comments, messages, and inspiration boards
• Communication: Messages sent through our platform

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Log Data: Server logs, error reports, performance metrics

3.1 Platform Functionality

• Create and maintain your account
• Display your profile and content to other users
• Enable communication between artists and clients
• Process and display uploaded images
• Facilitate discovery and search functionality

3.2 Communication

• Send account approval notifications
• Notify you of new messages or activity
• Provide customer support
• Send important platform updates

3.3 Platform Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Monitor performance and fix technical issues
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Ensure platform security

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible to all users:

• Artist profiles (name, bio, location, specialties, portfolio)
• Public posts and portfolio items
• Public inspiration boards
• Comments on public posts
• Social media links (if provided)

4.2 Private Information

The following information remains private:

• Email addresses
• Private messages
• Private inspiration boards
• Account settings and preferences

4.3 When We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• With Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate the platform (email services, hosting)
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5.1 Security Measures

• Encrypted password storage
• Secure data transmission (HTTPS)
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security audits

5.2 Data Protection

• Images are processed and stored securely
• Personal information is protected with industry-standard encryption
• Access to user data is limited to authorized personnel
• Regular backups ensure data availability and recovery

6.1 Account Control

• Access: View and update your profile information
• Correction: Edit inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request account deletion (some content may remain for legal/operational reasons)
• Privacy Settings: Control messaging preferences and content visibility

6.2 Communication Preferences

• Choose which email notifications to receive
• Opt out of promotional communications
• Control messaging from other users
• Block specific users from contacting you

7.1 Image Processing

• Uploaded images are processed to create multiple sizes (thumbnail, medium, large)
• Original images are stored securely and not shared with third parties
• Images are displayed according to your privacy settings
• Deleted images are removed from our servers

7.2 Content Ownership

• You retain ownership of all content you upload
• We do not claim ownership of your tattoo designs or artwork
• Content is used only for platform functionality and display
• You can delete your content at any time

8.1 Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged into your account
• Remember your preferences
• Improve platform performance
• Analyze usage patterns

8.2 Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our platform. This helps us improve functionality and user experience. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.

9.1 Integrations

Our platform may link to external services (social media, portfolio sites). These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

9.2 Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers for:

• Email delivery
• Cloud hosting and storage
• Performance monitoring
• Security services

10.1 Account Data

• Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
• Deleted accounts: Most data deleted within 30 days
• Legal requirements: Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance
• Backup data: May persist in backups for up to 90 days after deletion

10.2 Content Retention

• Public content may remain visible until manually deleted
• Messages are deleted when conversation is deleted by both parties
• Analytics data is retained in anonymized form