Effective Date: August 25, 2025
Organization: thelittleinker (Sole Proprietorship)
Website: thelittleinker.com
Privacy Contact/Officer: thelittleinker@gmail.com
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform clients and website users of how thelittleinker collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information in accordance with the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
2. Scope
This policy applies to all personal information collected through thelittleinker’s website, communications, and business operations.
3. Information Collected
thelittleinker collects the following personal information directly from individuals:
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First and last name
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Email address
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Confirmation of being 18 years of age or older
No other personal information is collected unless voluntarily provided by the individual.
4. Purpose of Collection and Use
Personal information is collected and used for the following purposes:
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Responding to inquiries and scheduling consultations or appointments
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Verifying that clients meet the legal age requirement of 18 years or older for tattoo services in British Columbia
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Administering and improving services and communications
Personal information will not be used for any purpose other than those identified above, except with the individual’s consent or as required by law.
5. Consent
By submitting personal information, individuals consent to its collection, use, and disclosure for the purposes outlined in this policy. Consent may be withdrawn at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
6. Retention of Information
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If personal information is used to make a decision that directly affects an individual (for example, acceptance or denial of an appointment), it will be retained for at least one year in compliance with PIPA.
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Otherwise, personal information will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or as required by law, after which it will be securely destroyed or anonymized.
7. Safeguards
thelittleinker employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.
8. Disclosure of Information
Personal information will not be sold, rented, or traded. Disclosure will occur only:
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With the consent of the individual, or
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As required or authorized by law.
9. Access and Correction Rights
Individuals have the right to request access to the personal information that thelittleinker holds about them, and to request corrections if they believe the information is inaccurate or incomplete. Requests should be submitted in writing to the Privacy Officer at thelittleinker@gmail.com.
Responses will be provided within the timelines required under PIPA.
10. Complaints and Inquiries
Questions, concerns, or complaints about the handling of personal information should be directed to the Privacy Officer at thelittleinker@gmail.com.
If concerns are not resolved to the individual’s satisfaction, they may contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (OIPC) at oipc.bc.ca.
11. Updates to this Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. The “Effective Date” at the top of the policy indicates the most recent revision.