Privacy Policy

Introduction

Thank you for visiting George Ksirou’s website. Your privacy is very important to us, and we are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website or contact us for tattoo services.

This Privacy Policy applies to George Ksirou’s website (https://www.dotsbygeorge.com/) and all services we provide.

In this policy, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to George Ksirou.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We only collect the information we truly need to deliver a great experience to you and to meet our legal and professional obligations. Here’s how:

  • Website Usage Data:
    We may collect data like your IP address, browser type, and time spent on the site. This helps us understand how visitors use the site and how we can improve it.
    Legal basis: Legitimate interest (to improve and promote our services).
  • Contact Information:
    If you get in touch through the website or book an appointment, we’ll collect your name, email, and phone number. This is used to communicate with you and to manage bookings.
    Legal basis: Contractual obligation (providing services you request).
  • Service Information:
    When you book or attend a session, we may keep records related to your tattoo appointment, including consent forms.
    Legal basis: Contractual obligation and legal compliance.
  • Payment Details:
    If you make a purchase (such as a deposit or payment for a session), we’ll process your payment information securely through our payment providers, Stripe and PayPal.
    Legal basis: Contractual obligation.
  • Communication Records:
    If you message or email us, we may keep a copy to ensure good service and for record-keeping.
    Legal basis: Legitimate interest.
  • Legal and Insurance Requirements:
    We may keep data necessary to manage legal obligations, insurance needs, and professional advice.
    Legal basis: Legal obligation and legitimate interest.

We never sell or share your data without a very good reason — typically only with payment providers, insurers, or if legally required.

Please only provide your own personal data — not anyone else’s.

Providing Your Personal Data to Others

Your personal data may be shared with:

  • Our professional advisors or insurers, if needed for advice, insurance, or legal reasons.
  • Payment service providers (Stripe and PayPal), but only to process your payments securely.
  • Authorities if required by law or for the protection of your vital interests.

Links to their privacy policies:

International Transfers

Some services we use (like appointment booking or email support tools) may store data on servers outside the UK or EU, such as in the USA. These services have strong privacy protections in place (using standard European Commission-approved safeguards).

Please remember that anything you post publicly online might be visible around the world.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We only keep your information for as long as necessary:

  • Website analytics data: up to 30 months.
  • Tattoo consent forms: minimum of 7 years after your last session (for legal and insurance reasons).
  • Payment records: up to 7 years (for tax and legal requirements).

After these periods, your information is securely deleted unless required for legal reasons.

Your Rights

You have rights over your personal data, including:

  • Accessing a copy of the information we hold.
  • Asking for inaccurate data to be corrected.
  • Requesting that we delete your information (where legally allowed).
  • Restricting how we process your data.
  • Objecting to certain uses (like marketing).
  • Moving your data elsewhere (“data portability”).
  • Withdrawing your consent at any time.

If you ever want to exercise these rights, just get in touch with us (details below). If you’re unhappy with how we handle your data, you can also raise concerns with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

About Cookies

Our website uses cookies to make your experience smoother, such as:

  • Remembering preferences.
  • Helping keep the website secure.
  • Improving the site through analytics.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you block cookies, some features of the site might not work properly.

We also use trusted services like:

You can find guides on managing cookies here:

Children’s Privacy

This website and our services are intended for people aged 18 and older. If we find out we have collected data from anyone under 18, we’ll delete it.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any major changes will be clearly posted on the website or notified to you if appropriate.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your personal data, feel free to reach out:

Correspondence Address:
George Ksirou,
Cloak & Dagger Tattoo,
34 Cheshire Street, London, E2 6EH

Contact:

  • Through the website’s contact form
  • By email or phone (as listed on our website)
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