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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01.07.2026

1. General information

This Privacy Policy explains how BlackList Studio collects, uses, stores and protects the personal data of individuals who access the website blacklist.studio, fill in contact forms, request consultations, book services, communicate with us by phone or through messaging applications, and interact with our studio.

BlackList Studio provides tattoo services, piercing services, laser tattoo removal, tattoo and piercing courses, consultations and information related to these services.

By using the website, filling in forms or contacting us by phone, Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram or other available communication channels, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Data controller

The controller of personal data is:

BlackList Studio
Business address: Chișinău municipality, 27 Armenească Street, Republic of Moldova
Phone: +373 (69) 370-711
Website: blacklist.studio

If you wish to exercise any of your rights regarding your personal data, you may contact us using the contact details indicated above.

3. What personal data we may collect

Depending on how you interact with the website and with our studio, we may collect the following categories of data:

3.1. Data submitted through website forms

When you fill in a contact or booking form, we may collect:

  • name;

  • phone number;

  • selected service: tattoo, piercing, laser tattoo removal or courses;

  • other information voluntarily provided during further communication.

3.2. Data submitted by phone or through messaging applications

If you contact us by phone, Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram or other communication channels, we may process:

  • your name or username used on the respective platform;

  • phone number;

  • messages sent by you;

  • photos, sketches, tattoo ideas or examples sent by you;

  • information necessary for booking;

  • information regarding the requested service.

3.3. Data necessary for consultations and service provision

For services such as tattoos, piercings or laser tattoo removal, during the consultation we may request information strictly necessary for the safe performance of the procedure, such as:

  • the body area where the procedure will be performed;

  • preferences regarding tattoo design, style, size or placement;

  • information about skin sensitivity;

  • relevant allergies;

  • existence of contraindications;

  • information regarding pregnancy, breastfeeding, skin conditions, diabetes, epilepsy, blood clotting disorders, implants, pacemaker, allergic reactions or other circumstances relevant to the requested procedure;

  • photos of the area where the procedure will be performed or of the tattoo that is to be removed.

This information is collected only to the extent necessary to assess whether the procedure can be performed safely.

3.4. Data related to tattoo and piercing courses

If you request information about courses or register for a course, we may collect:

  • name;

  • phone number;

  • course of interest;

  • level of experience;

  • information necessary for communication, registration and course organization;

  • data necessary for issuing a certificate of participation, if applicable.

3.5. Photos and visual materials

As part of our activity, we may create or receive:

  • photos of tattoos;

  • photos of piercings;

  • before/after photos of laser tattoo removal;

  • photos or videos taken during courses;

  • images for portfolio, promotion or social media.

These materials may constitute personal data if they allow a person to be identified, directly or indirectly. Their publication on the website, Instagram, other social networks or promotional materials will be made only with the consent of the data subject, where such consent is required.

3.6. Technical data collected automatically

When accessing the website, certain technical data may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address;

  • type of device used;

  • browser used;

  • operating system;

  • pages accessed;

  • date and time of access;

  • information collected through cookies or similar technologies.

For more details about cookies, please consult the Cookie Policy page.

4. Purposes for which we process data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

4.1. Contact and booking

We use the data submitted through forms, by phone or through messaging applications in order to:

  • respond to requests;

  • provide information about services;

  • schedule consultations;

  • book or reschedule visits;

  • confirm the date and time of an appointment;

  • communicate necessary details before the procedure.

4.2. Provision of requested services

The data may be used for:

  • carrying out the consultation;

  • preparing the procedure;

  • adapting the service to the client’s requirements;

  • assessing the compatibility of the procedure with the individual characteristics of the person;

  • providing aftercare recommendations;

  • ensuring the safety and quality of the services.

4.3. Safety, hygiene and risk prevention

In the case of tattoo, piercing or laser removal services, certain information may be necessary for:

  • identifying contraindications;

  • preventing unwanted reactions;

  • reducing health risks;

  • choosing an appropriate method;

  • complying with safety, hygiene and sterilization rules.

4.4. Course organization

For persons interested in courses, data may be used for:

  • providing information about the course;

  • course registration;

  • organizing theoretical and practical lessons;

  • communicating details about the program;

  • issuing certificates, if applicable.

4.5. Portfolio publication and service promotion

With the consent of the data subject, we may use photos or video materials for:

  • presenting works in the BlackList Studio portfolio;

  • publishing on the website;

  • publishing on Instagram or other social networks;

  • creating promotional materials;

  • promoting services and courses.

4.6. Website administration and security

Technical data may be used for:

  • ensuring the proper functioning of the website;

  • preventing spam;

  • protecting forms;

  • detecting unauthorized access attempts;

  • improving the user experience;

  • analyzing website performance.

4.7. Compliance with legal obligations

In certain situations, data may be processed for:

  • accounting records;

  • issuing supporting documents;

  • handling requests, complaints or disputes;

  • complying with the legal obligations applicable in the Republic of Moldova.

5. Legal basis for processing

The processing of personal data may be based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • performance of pre-contractual or contractual measures – when you contact us for a booking, consultation, service or course;

  • consent of the data subject – when you voluntarily submit data through a form, agree to communicate through certain platforms, allow the publication of photos or accept optional cookies;

  • legitimate interest – for website administration, fraud prevention, security protection, request management and business organization;

  • legal obligation – when legislation requires us to keep certain data;

  • interest related to the protection of health and safety – to the extent that certain information is necessary to avoid risks associated with a procedure.

In the case of data that may indicate health-related aspects, such information will be processed with increased care, only for the purpose of assessing the safety of the procedure and only to the extent necessary.

6. Special data related to health

Tattoo, piercing and laser removal services may, in certain situations, require information about skin condition, allergies, contraindications or other aspects relevant to the safe performance of the procedure.

Such data:

  • is not collected for medical diagnosis purposes;

  • is not used for profiling;

  • is not published;

  • is not transferred to third parties for marketing purposes;

  • is requested only when relevant to the desired procedure;

  • is accessible only to persons involved in the assessment and provision of the service.

If you do not wish to provide certain information necessary for the safety of the procedure, BlackList Studio may refuse or postpone the service if the absence of such information may create a risk for you.

7. Publication of photos and video materials

BlackList Studio may create photos or video materials of completed works, including tattoos, piercings, before/after laser removal results or activities carried out during courses.

These materials may be used for portfolio, website, Instagram, other social networks or promotional materials only if the consent of the data subject exists, where the image allows the person to be identified.

Consent for the publication of photos is separate from consent for the provision of the service. Refusing the publication of photos does not affect the right to receive services from BlackList Studio.

The data subject may request the withdrawal of consent for the use of photos, and BlackList Studio will review the request and take reasonable measures to remove the materials from the channels under its control.

8. To whom we may disclose data

Personal data may be disclosed or accessed, to the extent necessary, by the following categories of recipients:

  • BlackList Studio staff;

  • website administrators;

  • hosting service providers;

  • IT and website maintenance service providers;

  • e-mail or contact form service providers;

  • communication platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber or Instagram, when you choose to communicate through these channels;

  • online analytics or marketing service providers, only if such tools are used and only under the conditions provided by law;

  • legal, accounting or tax consultants, if necessary;

  • public authorities, in cases provided by law.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

9. Transfers outside the Republic of Moldova

Some services used for communication, hosting, analytics, security or social media may involve the processing of data outside the Republic of Moldova or outside the European Economic Area.

This may happen, for example, when you communicate with us through WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, Instagram or other international platforms.

In such cases, the processing of data is also carried out according to the privacy policies of those platforms. We recommend that you consult the policies of the respective platforms before transmitting data through them.

10. How long we keep data

Personal data is kept only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

As a general guideline:

  • data submitted through contact forms may be kept for the time necessary to handle the request and communicate with the person;

  • data related to appointments may be kept for the time necessary to organize the service and manage the relationship with the client;

  • messages sent through communication applications may remain in the conversation history until they are deleted or until they are no longer necessary;

  • data related to courses may be kept during the course and afterwards, if necessary for records or certificates;

  • financial and accounting documents are kept according to the retention periods provided by applicable law;

  • photos published in the portfolio or on social networks may be kept until consent is withdrawn or until they are no longer necessary for the purpose for which they were published;

  • technical data and cookies are kept according to the periods indicated in the Cookie Policy.

After the necessary retention periods expire, the data will be deleted, anonymized or archived, as applicable.

11. How we protect personal data

BlackList Studio applies reasonable measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, modification, disclosure or destruction.

These measures may include:

  • use of a secure SSL connection;

  • limiting access to data only to authorized persons;

  • use of passwords for administrative accounts;

  • updating the website, theme and plugins;

  • anti-spam protection for forms;

  • periodic backups;

  • security measures for the devices used;

  • deletion of data that is no longer necessary;

  • informing staff about the confidentiality of information.

However, no electronic transmission or storage method is completely free of risks. Therefore, we recommend that users do not transmit through forms or messaging channels any information that is not necessary for their request.

12. Cookies and similar technologies

The website blacklist.studio may use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • proper functioning of the website;

  • security;

  • saving preferences;

  • statistical analysis;

  • improving the user experience;

  • online marketing, if such tools are used.

Cookies that are not strictly necessary will be used based on your consent, where required by law.

More details about the types of cookies, their storage duration and the possibility to change preferences are available on the Cookie Policy page.

13. Links to external platforms

The website may contain links to Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber or other external platforms.

If you access these links, you will leave our website and use services operated by third parties. BlackList Studio does not control how these platforms process your personal data.

Data processing on these platforms is carried out according to each provider’s own policies.

14. Rights of the data subject

In accordance with personal data protection legislation, you have the following rights:

14.1. Right to information

You have the right to be informed about how your data is collected, used, stored and protected.

14.2. Right of access

You have the right to request confirmation that we process your personal data and to receive information about such data.

14.3. Right to rectification

You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate data or the completion of incomplete data.

14.4. Right to erasure

You have the right to request the deletion of data, under the conditions provided by law, when the data is no longer necessary or when the processing no longer has a legal basis.

14.5. Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to request the limitation of the use of your data in certain situations provided by law.

14.6. Right to object

You have the right to object to data processing in certain cases, including when the processing is based on legitimate interest.

14.7. Right to data portability

Where applicable, you have the right to receive the data you provided in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.

14.8. Right to withdraw consent

Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

14.9. Right to lodge a complaint

If you consider that your data is processed in breach of the law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent personal data protection authority in the Republic of Moldova.

15. How you can exercise your rights

To exercise your rights regarding personal data, you may send us a request through:

  • phone: +373 (69) 370-711;

  • message through the contact channels available on the website;

  • address: Chișinău municipality, 27 Armenească Street, Republic of Moldova.

In order to protect personal data, we may request additional information to confirm the identity of the person making the request.

We will respond to requests within the term provided by applicable legislation.

16. Data of minors

BlackList Studio services may involve age restrictions, depending on the type of requested procedure and applicable legislation.

We do not knowingly collect data of minors without the consent of the legal representative, where such consent is required.

If we find that data of a minor has been submitted without the required consent, we may delete such data or request additional confirmations from the legal representative.

17. Commercial communications and promotion

We may use contact details to respond to requests, confirm appointments or send information directly related to the requested service.

We will not send repeated commercial messages, newsletters or promotional offers by e-mail, SMS or messaging applications without your consent, where such consent is required.

You may object at any time to marketing communications, if such communications exist.

18. Changes to this Privacy Policy

BlackList Studio may update this Privacy Policy when legislative, technical or operational changes occur.

The updated version will be published on this page together with the date of the last update.

We recommend that you periodically review this Policy to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

19. Contact

For questions, requests or inquiries regarding the protection of personal data, you may contact us at:

BlackList Studio
Address: Chișinău municipality, 27 Armenească Street, Republic of Moldova
Phone: +373 (69) 370-711
Website: blacklist.studio