Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 20/06/2026
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Carou Chiarelli (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, submit an enquiry, book a consultation, interact with our advertisements, or communicate with us regarding tattoo services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data Controller
Carou Chiarelli is the data controller responsible for your personal information.
Business Name: Carou Chiarelli
Location: London, United Kingdom
2. Information We Collect
When you contact us, submit a form, book a consultation, or enquire about tattoo services, we may collect:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Preferred contact method
Tattoo ideas, references, inspiration images, size, placement, and project details
Appointment and booking information
Communications between you and us
Information voluntarily provided through forms, advertisements, email, messaging applications, or consultation calls
We may also automatically collect limited technical information through cookies and analytics tools, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Website usage data
Advertising and conversion tracking data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to enquiries
Arrange and conduct free tattoo consultations
Contact you regarding tattoo services
Schedule, confirm, reschedule, or manage appointments
Provide customer support
Improve our website, advertising, and booking process
Maintain business records
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Consent
When you voluntarily submit an enquiry form, lead form, or request information.
Legitimate Interests
To respond to enquiries, communicate with potential clients, manage bookings, and operate our tattoo business efficiently.
Contract
Where processing is necessary to take steps before entering into an agreement for tattoo services or to fulfil agreed services.
Legal Obligations
Where we are required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Advertising and Lead Forms
We may collect personal information through advertising platforms including Facebook and Instagram.
When you submit information through an advertisement or lead form:
Your information will be used solely to contact you regarding your enquiry and potential tattoo services.
We may contact you by email, phone, SMS, WhatsApp, or other messaging platforms.
Meta Platforms may independently process your information in accordance with its own privacy policies.
6. Third-Party Service Providers
To operate our business, we may use trusted third-party service providers, including:
Google Workspace (email services)
Google Meet (consultation calls)
InkFunnels (lead management, booking, communication, and marketing tools)
Website hosting providers
Analytics and advertising platforms
These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your information appropriately.
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7. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may process or store personal information outside the United Kingdom.
Where international transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Respond to enquiries
Manage consultations and bookings
Maintain business records
Comply with legal obligations
Enquiry information may generally be retained for up to 24 months unless a longer retention period is required for legitimate business or legal purposes.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict processing of your information
Object to certain types of processing
Request transfer of your information to another provider
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and advertising technologies to:
Improve website functionality
Understand visitor behaviour
Measure advertising effectiveness
Improve user experience
Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
12. Children
Our services are intended only for individuals aged 18 years or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page, and the revised version will become effective immediately upon publication.
14. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, we encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns.
You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection matters.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Carou Chiarelli
Location: London, United Kingdom
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