Privacy Policy

Effective date: November 7, 2023

Introduction

Welcome to the privacy notice for San Diego Ink Studio (doing business as SD Ink Studio). In this document, we explain how and why we may collect, store, use, and/or share (process) your information when you utilize our services. This privacy notice applies to your use of our services, including:

  • Visiting our website at www.sandiegoinkstudio.com
  • Engaging with us through related activities, including sales, marketing, or events.

Should you have any questions or concerns after reading this notice, and you do not agree with our policies and practices, we ask that you refrain from using our Services. For any inquiries, please reach out to us at sandiegoinkstudio@gmail.com.

Summary of Key Points

This summary provides an overview of our privacy notice:

  • Personal Information: We process personal information when you use our Services.
  • Sensitive Information: We do not process sensitive personal information.
  • Third-Party Information: We do not receive information from third parties.
  • Information Processing: Your information is processed to provide and improve our Services.
  • Information Sharing: We may share information in certain circumstances.
  • Security: We strive to keep your information safe.
  • Your Rights: You have specific privacy rights regarding your personal information.
  • Exercising Your Rights: You can exercise your rights through our website or by contacting us directly.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Personal Information You Disclose to Us

In Short: We collect information that you provide to us directly.

When you express interest in our Services, participate in our activities, or otherwise engage with us, you may provide us with your personal information. This may include:

  • Names
  • Phone numbers
  • Email addresses
  • Debit/credit card numbers
  • Billing addresses
  • Contact or authentication data
  • Contact preferences
  • Passwords
  • Usernames
  • Job titles
  • Mailing addresses
Sensitive Information:

We do not process sensitive information.

Payment Data:

Your payment data, necessary for purchases, is processed and stored securely by our payment processor, Square. Their privacy policy is available here.

All personal information must be accurate, complete, and kept up to date.

2. Information Processing

Purpose of Processing Your Information

We process your personal information to provide and enhance our Services, including but not limited to:

  • Service Delivery: Processing information to deliver and facilitate delivery of services to you.
  • Administrative Information: Sending details about our products, services, and policy changes.
  • Feedback: Requesting your feedback on our Services.
  • Marketing Communications: Sending marketing materials in line with your preferences.
  • Targeted Advertising: Developing personalized content and advertisements.
  • Testimonials: Posting testimonials that may contain personal information.
  • Service Improvement: Evaluating and improving our Services, marketing strategies, and user experiences.
  • Usage Trends: Identifying how our Services are used to inform improvements.
  • Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations and protecting our legal rights.
Consent

We may process your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

3. Data Sharing

Circumstances of Sharing Information

Your personal information may be shared in these situations:

  • Business Transfers: During negotiations or transactions involving business changes such as mergers or acquisitions.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Use of Tracking

We employ cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information, which is outlined in ourCookie Notice.

5. Data Retention

Retention Period

Your personal information is retained as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice or as required by law.

6. Information Security

We aim to protect your personal information with appropriate technical and organizational measures.However, we cannot guarantee absolute security from unauthorized breaches.

Security Measures

7. Information from Minors

Collection from Children

We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age. We will take action to delete such information if collected inadvertently.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Account Management and Withdrawal of Consent

You have the right to:

  • Review, change, or terminate your account.
  • Withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information.
  • Opt-out of marketing and promotional communications.
  • Manage cookies and similar technologies.

For any concerns or actions regarding your privacy rights, contact us at sandiegoinkstudio@gmail.com.

9. Do-Not-Track Features

DNT Signals

Currently, we do not respond to DNT signals as no uniform standard has been adopted.

10. Privacy Rights for United States Residents

California Residents

If you reside inCalifornia, you have specific rights regarding access to your personal information.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

Over the past twelve months, we have not collected the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers
  • Personal information as defined in California Customer Records statute
  • Protected classification characteristics under state or federal law
  • Commercial information
  • Biometric information
  • Internet or other similar network activity
  • Geolocation data
  • Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information
  • Professional or employment-related information
  • Education Information
  • Inferences drawn from other personal information
  • Sensitive personal information
Use and Retention of Personal Information

The collected information is utilized for Service provision and retained as necessary for account maintenance.

Additional Information and Concerns

For details on how we use and share your information, please refer to the section "How Do We Process Your Information?" Should you have further questions or wish to learn about disclosures, please contact us using the provided contact details.

When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?

Use of Personal Information

We utilize your personal information for our internal business purposes, such as conducting research for technological development and demonstration. This is not considered the "selling" of your personal information.

Disclosure History

In the past twelve (12) months, we have not disclosed, sold, or shared any personal information with third parties for business or commercial purposes.

Future Commitment

We commit to not selling or sharing personal information belonging to visitors, users, and consumers of our website in the future.

California Residents' Rights

"Shine The Light" Law (Civil Code Section 1798.83)

If you are a California resident, you are entitled to:

  • Request and obtain, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes.
  • Obtain the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year.

Please submit requests in writing using the contact information below.

Minors' Rights

Users under 18 years of age residing in California can:

  • Request the removal of unwanted data publicly posted on the Services.
  • Note that while we will ensure the data is not publicly displayed, it may not be completely removed from all systems (e.g., backups).

CCPA Privacy Notice for California Residents

Definitions
  • Resident: As defined by the California Code of Regulations.
  • Non-resident: Anyone who does not meet the resident definition.
Rights Under CCPA
  • Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Right to be informed about the collection, use, and sharing of personal information.
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
  • Right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
Verification Process
  • We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
  • We may require additional information for verification but will limit such requests.
Other Privacy Rights
  • You may object to processing, request correction, or request to restrict processing of your personal information.
  • You can designate an authorized agent to make CCPA requests on your behalf.
  • You may request to opt-out from future selling or sharing of personal information.

To exercise these rights, contact us via:

If you have a complaint, we are open to hearing about it.

Updates to This Notice

Revision Policy

We will update this notice to stay compliant with relevant laws, indicating changes with a "Revised" date.

Notification of Changes

Material changes to this notice will be communicated via postal mail or direct notification.

We recommend reviewing this privacy notice regularly.

Contact Information

For questions or comments about this notice:

  • Email: sandiegoinkstudio@gmail.com
  • Address: San Diego Ink Studio 1640 Camino del Rio N. Unit 206, Suite 134 San Diego, CA 92108 United States

Accessing, Updating, or Deleting Your Personal Information

You may have the right to access, update, or delete the personal information we collect. To do so, please contact us.

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