Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Inkwaves is a private tattoo and art studio based in Montréal, Québec, Canada. This website is operated by Daria, founder of Inkwaves, and is accessible at www.inkwaves.me.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at: daria@inkwaves.me

2. What information we collect

We collect personal information only when you choose to provide it to us. This includes:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Any additional information you voluntarily include in a contact or booking form (such as your background, experience level, or reason for inquiry)

We may also collect basic technical data automatically when you visit our website, such as your browser type, device type, and pages visited. This is handled by Squarespace, our website platform, and Google Analytics if enabled.

3. Why we collect your information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries about tattoo appointments or course enrollment

  • Share relevant details about our courses, class dates, or studio updates

  • Process bookings and applications

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Google Ads lead forms

If you submit your information through a Google Ads lead form, your name and email address are collected and shared with Inkwaves for the sole purpose of following up on your course inquiry. This data is not sold or shared with any third party beyond what is necessary to respond to your request.

5. Who we share your information with

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only with:

  • Squarespace — our website and form hosting platform

  • Google — for advertising and analytics services

  • Legal authorities, if required by law

6. How long we keep your information

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, typically no longer than 12 months after your last interaction with us. You may request deletion at any time.

7. Your rights

Under Québec's Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (Law 25) and applicable Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request that we delete your information

  • Withdraw your consent to our use of your data at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at daria@inkwaves.me and we will respond within 30 days.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies through Squarespace and Google services. These are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

9. External links

Our website may contain links to external platforms such as Instagram. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those platforms and encourage you to review their policies directly.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests:

Inkwaves Studio

Château St-Ambroise, 4000 Entrance, 1st Floor,

Unit 173 Montréal,

QC H4C 2C7

daria@inkwaves.me