Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Add Date] Ink Near You (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website https://inknearyou.co.uk. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect and process the following information:

Information you provide to us

Contact details such as name and email address when you contact us
Information submitted through forms
Business details provided by studios and artists for directory listings
Messages sent via enquiry or contact forms

Automatically collected information

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain our directory service
Display studio and artist listings
Respond to enquiries
Improve our website and user experience
Prevent spam and fraudulent activity
Comply with legal obligations

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Under UK GDPR we process personal data based on:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Legitimate business interests
Legal requirements

4. COOKIES

Ink Near You uses cookies to:

Analyse website traffic
Improve site functionality
Remember user preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. SHARING OF INFORMATION

We do not sell personal data. We may share information with:

Service providers who help operate our website
Analytics providers
Legal authorities if required by law

Studio listing information is publicly displayed as part of the directory.

6. DATA RETENTION

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Meet legal obligations
Resolve disputes

7. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request corrections
Request deletion
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Request data portability

8. SECURITY

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.