Inker exists to bring the tattoo world together in one place. We are building a trusted platform where artists, studios, and clients can connect, collaborate, and create with confidence. Protecting your information and being transparent about how it is used is fundamental to that trust.
This Privacy Policy explains how Inker collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our mobile application and related services.
By using Inker, you agree to the collection and use of information as described below.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect information such as email address, password, username, phone number, profile photo, bio, links, and social login details if you choose to sign in using a third party service.
User Generated Content
We collect content you create or share through the app, including posts, messages, profile information, bookings, and event attendance status.
Messages
Messages sent through Inker are processed and stored to provide messaging functionality and message history. Messages are not end to end encrypted.
Message content may be accessed by authorized personnel when necessary for technical operations, support, safety, or legal compliance.
Location Information
We collect precise location data when you enable location services to provide location based features such as discovery of artists, studios, and events. You may disable location access at any time through your device settings.
Event Activity
If you mark yourself as attending an event, that information may be visible to other users within the app.
Payment Information
Payments are processed by third party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details.
We may collect platform service fees and store limited transaction related information such as transaction identifiers, amounts, timestamps, payment status, and related booking information for recordkeeping, support, fraud prevention, and operational purposes.
Publicly Available Event Information
We display event information obtained from publicly available third party sources. Users may associate their profiles with these events.
Automated Processing and Moderation
User generated content such as posts may be processed by automated systems for safety, security, and abuse prevention. Automated moderation does not apply to private chat messages.
How We Use Information
We use information to:
operate and maintain the app
create and manage accounts
enable messaging, booking, and event features
process payments and transactions
personalize content and recommendations
improve performance and reliability
detect and prevent fraud and abuse
comply with legal obligations
How Information Is Shared
We may share information with:
service providers supporting hosting, analytics, monitoring, and payments
app distribution platforms such as Apple App Store and Google Play
law enforcement or authorities when required by law
We do not sell personal information.
Analytics, Logging, and Monitoring
We use third party tools for analytics, crash reporting, logging, and infrastructure monitoring. These tools may collect usage data, device information, and diagnostics.
User Visibility and Sharing
Information visible to other users may include profile information, posts, messages sent to other users, and event attendance status. You control what you share through your settings and actions.
Account Deletion and Data Retention
You may delete your account directly within the app by navigating to your account settings and selecting the account deletion option.
Once you initiate deletion:
Access to your account will be disabled
Identifying login credentials associated with your account will be removed
Your public profile will no longer be visible
Other information, including posts, messages, bookings, transaction records, and related data, may be retained unless and until deletion or anonymization processes are implemented, or where retention is required for:
legal compliance
dispute resolution
fraud prevention
financial recordkeeping
legitimate operational purposes
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data and applicable legal requirements.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. No system is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Inker is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Data Transfers
Information may be processed and stored in countries other than where you live. By using Inker, you consent to these transfers.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may exercise these rights by contacting us.
You may exercise these rights by:
using in app account management tools where available
contacting us at the email below
We may request verification of identity before processing certain requests.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the app or other appropriate means.