Wink Ink Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 3, 2026

At Wink Ink Studios ("we," "our," or "us"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, book an appointment, receive our services, or communicate with us.

By using our website, booking an appointment, or providing your information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal Information

Full name

Email address

Telephone number

Mailing address (if provided)

Appointment Information

Appointment history

Services booked

Booking notes

Preferences

Payment status

Cancellation history

Health & Safety Information

Where necessary to safely perform services, we may collect:

Medical conditions

Allergies or sensitivities

Current medications

Previous cosmetic procedures

Contraindications

Consent forms

Before/After photos

Aftercare acknowledgements

This information is collected solely for the purpose of providing safe professional services.

Payment Information

Payments are securely processed through trusted third-party payment processors. Wink Ink Studios does not store your complete credit or debit card information.

Website Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address

Browser type

Device information

Pages visited

Date and time of your visit

Cookies and website analytics

Some forms may request information related to allergies, sensitivities, medical conditions, medications, or other factors that may affect your eligibility for certain beauty services. This information is collected only to assess suitability, safety, and provide appropriate services.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

Book, confirm, modify, or cancel appointments

Provide requested beauty services

Maintain client records

Social media posting

Portfolio use

Verify previous services

Contact you regarding appointments

Respond to questions and customer support requests

Process payments

Improve our website and services

Comply with legal obligations

Protect against fraud or misuse

3. Square Appointments & Online Booking

Wink Ink Studios uses Square Appointments and other trusted business platforms to manage bookings, client records, forms, invoices, payments, reminders, and appointment communications.

When you book online, your information may be collected and securely stored by Square and other business software in accordance with their own privacy practices.

By booking an appointment, you acknowledge that your information will be processed through these secure business systems for appointment management and payment processing.

4. Email, SMS & Marketing Communications

With your permission, Wink Ink Studios may contact you regarding:

Appointment reminders

Booking confirmations

Service updates

Promotions

Exclusive offers

Loyalty rewards

Referral programs

Seasonal specials

Educational beauty tips

Studio announcements

Required service-related texts (appointments, reminders, replies)

Optional marketing texts (promotions, offers, new services)

Marketing communications may be sent by email, text message (SMS), or other electronic methods.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or by contacting us directly.

Appointment reminders and transactional communications are considered service-related and may continue even if you opt out of promotional marketing.

5. Photography & Social Media

With your consent, Wink Ink Studios may photograph or video your service results.

Images may be used for:

Our website

Instagram

Facebook

TikTok

Google Business Profile

Online portfolio

Educational materials

Printed marketing materials

Advertising campaigns

Documentation

Unless you specifically agree otherwise, we will make reasonable efforts not to identify you by full name in publicly shared content.

You may withdraw permission for future marketing use of your images by contacting Wink Ink Studios. Withdrawal does not require us to remove materials already published or distributed before your request.

6. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website performance

Remember user preferences

Facebook/Instagram advertising

Analyze website traffic

Improve user experience

Measure marketing effectiveness

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

Third-Party Service Providers

Meta/Facebook

Google Analytics

Other business tools

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information only with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:

Client Forms and Consent Management

Marketing Management providers

Email marketing providers

Website hosting providers

Scheduling software

Accounting or bookkeeping services

Technology support providers

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to safeguard your information.

We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect our legal rights.

8. Data Security

Wink Ink Studios uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Retention of Information

We retain client records only as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide services

Maintain service history and business records

Meet legal or tax obligations

Protect our business interests

Resolve disputes

Comply with applicable laws

When information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed or anonymized where appropriate.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

Access your personal information

Correct inaccurate information

Withdraw consent where legally permitted

Request deletion of information that is no longer required by law to be retained

Certain records may need to be retained to comply with legal, insurance, tax, or professional obligations.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals who meet our minimum age requirements. Personal information relating to minors will only be collected with the consent of a parent or legal guardian where required by law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Wink Ink Studios may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to our website. The Effective Date at the top of this policy will indicate the most recent revision.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Wink Ink Studios

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 778-898-8965

Website: winkinkstudios.com

By using our website or booking an appointment, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.