1. Introduction

TattooScan (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website and mobile application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

2. Information We Collect

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you sign up or join the waitlist.
• Tattoo & Media Content: Photos/scans of your tattoos that you upload, along with associated captions, stories, and memories you record.
• Profile Information (Artists): Studio name, location, styles, portfolio images, and availability shared through Artist Profiles.
• Communications: Messages sent through in-app chat between users and artists.
• Location Data: Approximate or precise location, if you enable it, to show nearby studios, artists, or events.
• Device & Usage Data: Device type, operating system, app usage patterns, and log data collected automatically.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account and personal gallery.
• To let you organize, search, and privately store your tattoo memories.
• To connect enthusiasts with artists (profiles, chat, portfolio browsing).
• To show relevant expos, events, and community content.
• To send waitlist updates, product announcements, and service-related communications.
• To maintain app security and prevent misuse.

4. Privacy Controls

TattooScan gives you control over what you share:

• Tattoo scans and memory journal entries are private by default.
• You may choose to share individual pieces publicly, with specific people, or keep them fully private.
• Artist profile content (portfolio, studio listings) is public by design, since it’s meant to be discovered.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate the App (hosting, analytics, customer support).
• Other users, only to the extent you choose to make content public or share it directly (e.g., in-app chat, public feed).
• Law enforcement or regulators, where required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active, or as needed to provide the App’s services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, export, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Support Email].

8. Children’s Privacy

TattooScan is not intended for use by individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

9. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the App or via email.