Privacy Policy — Blackbox Art Studio
Last Updated: November 2025
Blackbox Art Studio (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website blackboxtattoos.com and provides tattoo and piercing services at our physical studio located at 6020 Bergenline Ave, West New York, NJ 07093.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, booking forms, and communication channels.
By using our website or submitting a form, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
When you submit a booking request, deposit, or contact form, you may provide:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Preferred appointment date/time
Tattoo or piercing service selection
Preferred artist (optional)
Uploaded images (reference pictures and body-area photos)
Additional notes
Agreement to deposit and studio policies
1.2 File Uploads
Our forms allow you to upload images for tattoo references and placement.
These images are securely stored through Squarespace’s encrypted file storage system.
1.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, Squarespace automatically collects:
IP address
Browser information
Device type
Pages visited
Location (approximate)
Time spent on site
This is used only for analytics and performance improvement.
1.4 reCAPTCHA
Our forms are protected by Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam.
reCAPTCHA collects certain data to verify that you are a real user (such as mouse movement, browser details, IP address, etc.).
Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to:
Google Privacy Policy
Google Terms of Service
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Contact you to confirm appointments
Determine tattoo or piercing details
Review your reference images
Secure your deposit
Communicate updates, questions, or changes
Improve overall user experience
Prevent spam and protect site security
We never sell your information.
3. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We store your information through Squarespace’s encrypted platform.
Security Measures Include:
SSL/HTTPS encryption
Secure data centers
Encrypted file storage
Firewalls and anti-abuse monitoring
Access restrictions (only staff uses your info for scheduling)
No method of transmission is 100% secure, but we follow industry-standard protection practices.
4. Sharing Your Information
We only share your information with:
Squarespace (our website and form host)
Stripe / Square / Klarna (if you pay deposits online)
Google reCAPTCHA (anti-spam protection)
Internal artists at Blackbox Art Studio
We do not share or sell your information to outside companies for marketing or advertising.
5. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain your information for as long as needed to:
Manage your appointment
Maintain studio records
Follow industry and legal compliance
Improve customer experience
Images uploaded for reference may be stored up to 12 months, unless requested to be deleted earlier.
You may request deletion anytime (Section 7).
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses:
Squarespace cookies (analytics, performance, and security)
Google reCAPTCHA cookies
Session cookies to keep forms working smoothly
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but the site may not function properly.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to the information we have about you
Request corrections
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent
Ask questions about data handling
To make any request, email us at:
8. Third-Party Services
Your data may interact with:
Squarespace (hosting and forms)
Stripe / Square / Klarna (payments)
Google reCAPTCHA
We do not control how these third-party providers handle data, but they all follow strict privacy and security standards.
You can review their policies:
Squarespace Privacy Policy
Stripe / Square / Klarna privacy policies
Google Privacy Policy (reCAPTCHA)
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for adults 18 years and older.
Minors aged 16–17 may receive certain services with parental consent, but no one under 16 is permitted to submit personal information online.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:
6020 Bergenline Ave, West New York, NJ 07093
+1 (862) 249-9545
Instagram: @blackbox.artstudio