Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 • Last Updated: November 2026
Tattoo Unite, Inc. (“Tattoo Unite,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of clients and independent tattoo artists who use the Tattoo Unite mobile application (iOS and Android) and website (https://tattoounite.ink).
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide a secure, transparent tattoo discovery and booking experience:
- Account & Profile InformationFirst name, last name, username/handle, email address, date of birth, account role (client or artist), profile photo, bio, studio location, and artist portfolio images.
- Booking & Consultation InformationTattoo placement, approximate size, style, color preference, project type, description, reference images selected from the user's photo library, appointment date/time, and real-time chat messages/photos exchanged between clients and artists.
- Payment InformationProcessed via Stripe (
@stripe/stripe-react-nativeand Stripe Connect). Tattoo Unite does not store raw credit card numbers or bank account credentials on its servers. - Location DataApproximate city/state or device location (when permission is granted) used to calculate distance to nearby artists (“Local Ink Around You”). You may revoke device location permissions at any time in your mobile operating system settings.
- Push Notification TokensExpo push tokens used to send booking updates, chat alerts, and optional blog/article updates.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect solely for operating, maintaining, and improving the Tattoo Unite platform, including:
- Facilitating local and style-based tattoo discovery between clients and verified artists.
- Managing booking consultations, custom tattoo requests, flash reservations, and appointment scheduling.
- Processing booking deposit payments and routing artist payouts via Stripe Connect.
- Delivering real-time in-app messaging, reference photo sharing, and appointment notifications.
- Enforcing platform safety, age verification, fraud prevention, and content moderation.
3. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
We partner with trusted infrastructure providers strictly to deliver core app functionality:
- Stripe: Used for PCI-compliant payment processing, deposit collection, identity verification, and artist payouts via Stripe Connect.
- Cloud Object Storage: Used for encrypted hosting of artist portfolio photos, tattoo reference images, and in-app chat media.
- Expo / Apple Push Notification service (APNs) / Google Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM): Used to deliver transactional push notifications to your device.
4. Data Retention & Account Deletion
We retain your account information only for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide you services and comply with legal, tax, and financial recordkeeping obligations.
Self-Service Account & Data Deletion (Apple Guideline 5.1.1(v) & Google Play Data Safety)
You can permanently delete your account and all associated data (including your profile, bookings, portfolio images, and chat messages) at any time directly inside the Tattoo Unite app by navigating to Settings → Privacy & Security → Delete Account, or by contacting us at info@tattoounite.ink.
5. User Safety, Reporting & Blocking
To keep the Tattoo Unite community safe, users can report objectionable content or block other users directly within the app (via any Artist Profile or Chat Header). When you block a user, they are immediately prevented from messaging you or interacting with your bookings. When a report is submitted, our trust and safety team reviews the flagged content and relevant context to take swift enforcement action, including content removal and account termination within 24 hours.
6. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or account deletion requests, please contact our Privacy & Support team: