PRIVACY
PRIVACY POLICY • LAST UPDATED: September 25, 2026
Local Tattoos operates the website localtattoos.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information in the following ways:
ANALYTICS DATA
We use Google Analytics, Vercel Web Analytics, and Ahrefs Web Analytics to understand visits and improve the directory. Depending on the provider and your settings, this may include pages viewed, referrer, approximate location, device and browser details, IP-derived information, and interaction events.
CONTACT SUBMISSIONS
If you email us or request a listing update, we receive your email address and the information you provide so we can evaluate and respond to the request.
COOKIES
We may use cookies or similar technologies to remember preferences and support analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
- → OPERATE, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE THE SITE
- → RESPOND TO INQUIRIES AND VERIFY SHOP DETAILS
- → MONITOR USAGE TRENDS AND DETECT ISSUES
- → SEND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS WHEN NEEDED
SHARING OF INFORMATION
We do not sell contact-submission data. Hosting, analytics, email, and advertising providers may process data to provide their services to us or collect data directly under their own policies. Our current providers include Vercel, Google, and Ahrefs. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
DATA RETENTION
Analytics providers retain information according to our settings and their policies. We retain contact messages and listing-change records as long as reasonably needed to manage the directory, document corrections, prevent abuse, and meet legal obligations. To request deletion of your correspondence, email localtattoos@lateral.us.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The Site includes links to tattoo shops, artists, studios, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Review their policies before providing personal information.
ADVERTISING
We may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies, local storage, or similar technologies to deliver and measure ads, prevent fraud, and, where permitted, personalize advertising.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or aboutads.info.
- → GOOGLE AND ITS PARTNERS MAY USE COOKIES OR SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
- → WE DO NOT CONTROL WHICH ADS ARE DISPLAYED BY THESE NETWORKS
- → YOU CAN OPT OUT OF PERSONALIZED ADS AT ABOUTADS.INFO
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
The Site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us so we can review and remove it.
YOUR CHOICES
- You can block or delete cookies and site storage through your browser settings.
- You may opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- You can manage Google ad personalization in My Ad Center.
- You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of information you sent us by email.