Privacy Policy – Cornerstone Ink (New Zealand)

At Cornerstone Ink, your privacy matters to us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Cornerstone Ink, a tattoo studio based in New Zealand. For the purposes of this policy, “we”, “us” or “our” refers to Cornerstone Ink.

What We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

Automatically (when you visit our website):

IP address
Browser type
Time zone
Pages viewed and how you interact with our website
Cookies and analytics data

Directly from you:

Name and contact details
Booking or consultation info
Payment information (if applicable)
Any details you share via forms, emails, or messages

We only collect personal information necessary to provide our services, respond to your enquiries, or improve our website.

Why We Collect It

Under the Privacy Act 2020, we collect and use your personal information for purposes including:

Responding to enquiries or booking requests
Managing appointments and services
Processing payments
Sending updates or newsletters (if you’ve opted in)
Meeting our legal obligations

You can choose not to provide some personal information, but this may limit our ability to assist you.

How We Store and Protect Your Information

Your personal information is stored securely and accessed only when needed. We take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, please note that no internet transmission is completely secure.

Your Privacy Rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request corrections to your personal information
Withdraw consent to use your information (where applicable)
Complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your privacy has been breached

To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

Sharing Your Information

We will never sell or share your personal information with third parties, except where:

Required by law (e.g. a court order or investigation)
You have given us express permission
It's necessary for safety, fraud prevention, or legal protection

External Links

Our website may link to third-party websites. We’re not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites, so we recommend reading their policies before sharing any information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like to access or update your personal information, contact us at:

📧 info@cornerstoneink.co.nz
📍 Cornerstone Ink, 1st Floor/324 George Street, City, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand