privacy policy
Last updated: January 2026
At 9 Element Tattoos (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website or services:
• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
• Payment Information: Credit card details (processed securely by third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers)
• Communication Information: Messages or inquiries you send to us
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and basic usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
• Process payments and transactions
• Schedule appointments and provide tattoo services
• Communicate with you regarding bookings, inquiries, or customer support
• Improve our website, services, and customer experience
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements
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3. Payment Processing
Credit card payments are handled through secure third-party payment processors that comply with industry security standards (such as PCI-DSS). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
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4. Consent
By providing us with your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
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5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only with:
• Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, booking or email services) who require it to perform services on our behalf
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
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6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
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7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
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8. Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:
• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw consent to certain uses of your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
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9. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
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10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
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11. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
9 ELEMENT TATTOOS
1136 10 Ave SW
403-454-9930
9ElementTattoo@gmail.com