Last updated: 18 August 2026
Obsidian Tattoo Studio (“Obsidian Tattoo”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, make a booking, or use our tattoo services.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with Obsidian Tattoo, we may collect:
We only request information that is reasonably necessary for providing our services, managing bookings and communicating with you.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
We will not use your personal information for unrelated purposes without your consent, unless we are legally permitted or required to do so.
3. Tattoo Designs and Reference Images
Information, photographs and reference images you provide to us may be used for the purpose of consultation, tattoo design and application.
Where a design is being created specifically for you, ownership and permitted use of the design will be governed by the terms agreed with you at the time of purchase.
We will not publicly share private reference images or personal information without your permission, unless required by law.
4. Photographs of Tattoos
We may take photographs of completed tattoos for our portfolio, website and social media.
We will seek your permission before using identifiable photographs of you or photographs where you can reasonably be identified.
If you do not want photographs of your tattoo to be used for promotional purposes, please let us know.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand how visitors use the website and improve our marketing.
Third-party services used by the website may collect information about website visits in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You can generally control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect some website functionality.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers where reasonably necessary to operate our business. This may include website hosting providers, booking and payment providers, accounting services, email or communication platforms, and website analytics providers.
We may also disclose information where required by law, court order, regulatory authority or where reasonably necessary to protect our legal rights or the safety of our clients or business.
7. Payment Information
Where payments are processed through a third-party payment provider, your payment information may be collected and processed directly by that provider.
Obsidian Tattoo does not generally store complete credit or debit card details.
Third-party payment providers are responsible for handling payment information in accordance with their own terms and privacy policies.
8. Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
Personal information may be stored electronically or in physical records and may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for business, legal, accounting or record-keeping purposes.
No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Accessing and Correcting Your Information
You may request access to personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or out of date.
To make a request, contact Obsidian Tattoo using the contact details provided on our website.
We may need to verify your identity before providing access to personal information.
10. Children
Our services are subject to applicable age and consent requirements. We do not knowingly collect unnecessary personal information from children.
Where information concerning a person under the applicable legal age is provided, we may require appropriate parental or guardian consent before proceeding with services.
11. Third-Party Websites and Social Media
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of those third-party services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing them with personal information.
12. New Zealand Privacy Law
Obsidian Tattoo operates in New Zealand and handles personal information in accordance with applicable New Zealand privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 2020 and the Information Privacy Principles, where applicable.
You may also have the right to make a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your privacy rights have not been appropriately addressed.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our business, website, services or legal requirements.
The updated version will be published on this page with the revised “Last updated” date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to access or correct your personal information, or have a privacy concern, please contact:
Obsidian Tattoo Studio
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Phone: 021 066 0363
We will endeavour to respond to privacy requests within a reasonable timeframe.
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