Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 30, 2025

1. Operator Information

This website is operated by Gizem Guner Akdogan, a freelance tattoo artist based in Berlin, Germany. The purpose of the website is to provide information about tattoo services and enable users to submit booking requests.

Contact Information:
Email: info@gizemguner.com

2. Data Collection

When visitors submit a booking or contact form on this website, the following personal data may be collected:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Tattoo description or request details

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Managing and confirming appointment requests

  • Providing service-related communication

  • Fulfilling legal and tax obligations

If a newsletter or mailing list is offered in the future, promotional content will be sent only with explicit consent.

4. Data Storage and Hosting

This website is hosted by Squarespace, which securely stores submitted data on its platform.

Squarespace may store and process data outside the European Union (e.g., in the United States), but complies with the GDPR through the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Relevant Squarespace privacy resources:
https://www.squarespace.com/dpa

https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

This website uses only technically necessary cookies to ensure secure and functional access. These cookies are not used for advertising, profiling, or behavioral tracking.

Built-in analytics tools provided by Squarespace may collect aggregated, anonymized data, such as:

  • Page views and traffic sources

  • Browser, device, and operating system information

  • Approximate geographic location (city/country)

  • Referring websites

This data is used solely for understanding general website usage. It is not linked to form submissions or individual users.

https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/206544167

6. Future Use of Other Tracking Tools (If Applicable)

In the future, the website operator may use:

  • Additional analytics tools to evaluate website performance

  • Online advertising tools to measure marketing effectiveness

  • Email signup forms to deliver updates or newsletters (only with consent)

If any such tools are introduced, this policy will be updated and cookie consent will be obtained where legally required.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Communicate regarding services or appointments

  • Fulfill applicable legal and tax record-keeping obligations (under German law)

Users may request deletion of their data unless retention is required by law.

8. Rights Under GDPR

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data subjects have the right to:

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw previously given consent

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests regarding personal data may be directed to: info@gizemguner.com

9. Third-Party Service Providers

Personal data may be shared with GDPR-compliant third-party providers that support the functionality of this website and business operations. These may include hosting platforms, analytics tools, and communication services.

All third parties are required to provide appropriate data protection safeguards in line with GDPR.

10. Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated at any time to reflect legal changes or adjustments to services. The most recent version is always available on this page, indicated by the date at the top.