Privacy Policy

Nin9 Tattoo & Body Piercing

Last updated: 6 March 2026

Nin9 Tattoo & Body Piercing (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our studio, use our website, or communicate with us.

This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Nin9 Tattoo & Body Piercing is a tattoo and body piercing studio operating in the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we use your data, please contact us:

Email: Info@NIN9.studio
Address: 138 High St, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3HF

2. The Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Identity Information

  • Full name

  • Date of birth

  • Signature on consent forms

Contact Information

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Social media contact details

Health Information

In some cases, we may collect limited medical information relevant to tattooing or piercing safety, such as:

  • Allergies

  • Medical conditions that may affect healing

  • Medications that may affect bleeding or healing

This information is collected only where necessary for your safety during procedures.

Payment Information

  • Transaction details

  • Payment method confirmation

We do not store full card details when payments are processed through third-party providers.

Identification Documents

To verify legal age for tattoos or piercings, we may check:

  • Passport

  • Driving licence

  • Government-issued ID

In some cases, we may record that ID was verified.

Photography

We may take photographs of completed work for:

  • Portfolio purposes

  • Social media

  • Marketing

We will always ask for your consent before publishing identifiable images.

CCTV

Our premises may operate CCTV for:

  • Staff and customer safety

  • Crime prevention

    3. How We Use Your Data

    We use your information to:

    • Provide tattoo and piercing services safely

    • Maintain client consent and procedure records

    • Verify age and identity

    • Communicate about appointments

    • Process payments

    • Maintain hygiene and safety compliance

    • Respond to enquiries

    • Improve our services

    • Share portfolio images where permission has been granted

    4. Legal Basis for Processing

    Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

    Contractual necessity
    To perform the tattoo or piercing services you have requested.

    Legal obligations
    To comply with health regulations and age restrictions.

    Legitimate interests
    To operate and manage our business safely.

    Consent
    For marketing, photography, or optional communications.

    You may withdraw consent at any time.

    5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

    We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

    • Secure storage of consent forms

    • Restricted staff access

    • Password-protected systems

    • Secure payment processors

    Client records may be stored in paper or digital format.

    6. How Long We Keep Your Data

    Tattoo and piercing consent records may be retained for up to 6 years in line with legal and insurance requirements.

    Health-related consent forms may also be retained for this period.

    After this time, your information will be securely destroyed or anonymised.

    7. Sharing Your Information

    We do not sell your personal information.

    We may share information with:

    • Payment processing providers

    • Booking software providers

    • Legal authorities, if required by law

    • Insurance providers in the event of a claim

    All third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.

    8. Your Data Protection Rights

    Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

    • Access your personal data

    • Request correction of inaccurate information

    • Request deletion of your data (where legally permitted)

    • Restrict how your data is processed

    • Object to processing in certain circumstances

    • Request the transfer of your data to another provider

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

    9. Complaints

    If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK regulator:

    Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
    https://ico.org.uk
    Telephone: 0303 123 1113

    10. Website Cookies

    If our website uses cookies, they may be used to:

    • Improve website functionality

    • Analyse visitor behaviour

    • Support booking systems

    You can control cookies through your browser settings.

    11. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or business practices. The latest version will always be available on our website or in our studio.