Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 31 October 2023

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you access our website and submit content to us.

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. By using our website and submitting content, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Types of Data Collected

When you access our website or submit content, we may collect the following types of personal data:

Name
Email Address
Cookies and Usage Data
Newsletter Signup Consent

Data Collection Methods

We collect user data through the following methods:

Information you provide through forms on our website:
- newsletter signup
- new tool submission form
Anonymous usage analytics with Cabin.

Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

To enable content submissions and publish user-generated content on our website.
To respond to inquiries, feedback, or requests you submit to us.
To improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
To send you marketing communications, subject to your consent where required by law.

Legal Basis

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

With your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
To fulfill our contractual obligations to you (e.g., processing content submissions).
For our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website.

Use of Collected Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

To review and publish user-submitted content on our website.
To communicate with you regarding your content submissions or inquiries.
To analyse website usage and improve our services.
To send you marketing communications, provided you have given your consent.

Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with third parties in the following circumstances:

With service providers who assist us in operating the website and providing our services. (Sanity.io for our content management and Brevo for our email marketing)
To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from government authorities.

User Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
The right to rectify any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
The right to erase your personal data under certain conditions.
The right to restrict the processing of your personal data.
The right to object to the processing of your personal data.
The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.

Children's Privacy

Bristol Tattoo Convention does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

Cookies

We are using Cabin to track usage on the website, which uses no Cookies to maintain your privacy. We gather no personal data that can link you to the usage data we collect. Read more about the Cabin policies.

Updates to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date of the last update will be indicated at the beginning of the policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: info@bristoltattooconvention.com or reach out to us on Instagram.