Privacy Policy

Geordies Tattoo Studio — Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne

Last updated: 28 October 2026

1. Who We Are

Geordies Tattoo Studio is a private, appointment-only tattoo studio in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, operated by Maureen Bainbridge.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

For questions about your information, contact:

geordiestattoostudio@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

When you contact us or book an appointment, we may collect:

  • Your name and contact details.

  • Your tattoo ideas, preferred placement and approximate size.

  • Reference images you choose to provide.

  • Appointment, deposit and payment records.

  • Information provided on tattoo consent forms, including relevant medical conditions, allergies and medications.

  • Photographs of completed tattoos, where appropriate.

We only aim to collect information necessary for providing our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to tattoo enquiries.

  • Discuss designs, prices and appointments.

  • Arrange and manage bookings.

  • Assess suitability for tattooing and support client safety.

  • Maintain necessary business and treatment records.

  • Meet applicable legal obligations.

  • Send marketing communications where we have the appropriate permission.

We do not sell client information to advertisers.

4. How Your Information Is Stored

We use Squarespace to collect website enquiries and reference images.

We use Gmail to communicate with clients and Google Sheets to organise enquiries, appointments and studio administration.

Signed tattoo consent forms are kept as paper records in a separate locked room at the studio.

We take reasonable steps to protect information against unauthorised access, loss and misuse.

5. Tattoo Consent Forms and Health Information

Before tattooing, we collect relevant health and consent information to help assess whether a tattoo can be carried out safely.

Health information receives additional protection under data protection law.

These records are not used for advertising or promotional purposes.

6. Tattoo Photographs

We may photograph completed tattoos for our portfolio, website and social media.

We normally photograph the tattoo rather than the client's face and seek permission before publishing identifiable photographs.

Permission for promotional photography is optional and does not affect your tattoo appointment.

You may contact us to withdraw permission and request removal of identifiable photographs from platforms under our control. We cannot guarantee removal of copies already shared by other people.

7. Email Marketing

If you choose to join our mailing list, we may send information about studio news, availability, vouchers and special offers.

Marketing communications will only be sent where we have a valid legal basis and meet the applicable electronic marketing rules.

You can unsubscribe or withdraw your permission at any time.

Submitting a tattoo enquiry does not automatically subscribe you to marketing emails.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and, where permitted, understand how the site is used.

Visitors can manage their cookie preferences using the website's cookie banner.

Non-essential cookies are restricted until the required permission is provided.

9. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services, including Squarespace and Google, to support website enquiries, communication and studio administration.

These providers may process or store information outside the United Kingdom under applicable data protection safeguards.

We may also use Facebook and Instagram to display tattoo photographs where appropriate permission has been obtained.

10. How Long We Keep Information

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including relevant legal, accounting, insurance and record-keeping requirements.

Different types of records may need different retention periods.

We review information and securely delete or dispose of records when they are no longer required.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to your personal information.

  • Ask for inaccurate information to be corrected.

  • Request deletion of information in certain circumstances.

  • Object to or restrict certain uses of your information.

  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

  • Complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Some rights are subject to legal exceptions, including where records must be retained.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Geordies Tattoo Studio

Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne

geordiestattoostudio@gmail.com

You can also find information about your data protection rights at www.ico.org.uk.