Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 13, 2025

At Gemini Inked, your privacy is paramount. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you visit our website or receive our services.

1. Introduction & Scope

Gemini Inked ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, consultations, appointments, and services.

By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services or website.

Quick Summary:

We collect personal and health information necessary to provide our services. We protect your data with industry-standard security measures and will never sell your information to third parties.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information: We may collect the following personal information:

Contact Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Emergency contact information

Identity & Payment

  • Date of birth
  • Government-issued ID (for age verification)
  • Payment information
  • Billing address
  • Signature

2.2 Health & Medical Information: To provide safe and effective services, we collect:

  • Medical history and current health conditions
  • Current medications and supplements
  • Allergies and sensitivities
  • Prior cosmetic procedures and treatments
  • Skin conditions or concerns
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding status
  • Treatment area photographs (before/after/progress)

2.3 Website Usage Information: When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information (operating system, screen size)
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring website or source
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

2.4 Communications: We store records of emails, text messages, phone calls, and other communications with you for quality assurance and record-keeping purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

Schedule appointments, provide consultations, perform procedures, and deliver aftercare instructions.

Health & Safety

Assess contraindications, ensure treatment safety, and maintain accurate medical records.

Payment Processing

Process payments, manage deposits, handle refunds, and maintain financial records.

Communication

Send appointment reminders, aftercare instructions, promotional offers (with consent), and respond to inquiries.

Business Improvement

Analyze trends, improve services, optimize website experience, and conduct market research.

Marketing (With Consent)

Use before/after photos for portfolio, social media, and promotional materials when you provide explicit consent.

Legal Compliance

Comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and protect our legal rights.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with payment processing, appointment scheduling, email communications, and website hosting. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Gemini Inked, our clients, or others.

Medical Emergencies

In the event of a medical emergency, we may share relevant health information with emergency responders or medical personnel.

Business Transfers

If Gemini Inked is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change.

With Your Consent

We may share your information for purposes not described in this policy with your explicit consent (e.g., using your photos for marketing).

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal and health information:

Physical Security

  • Secure, locked facility
  • Restricted access to records
  • Secure storage of physical files
  • Proper document disposal

Digital Security

  • Encrypted data transmission (SSL)
  • Password-protected systems
  • Regular security updates
  • Secure cloud storage

Important Security Notice:

While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your information to the best of our ability.

6. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Active Client Records: Maintained for the duration of your relationship with us plus 7 years for medical and legal compliance.

Marketing Consent: Until you withdraw consent or we no longer need it for business purposes.

Website Analytics: Typically 2 years or as dictated by third-party analytics providers.

Financial Records: Minimum 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

Right to Opt-Out

Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails or contacting us directly.

Right to Data Portability

Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Object

Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for photo use or marketing at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

How to Exercise Your Rights:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or call (205) 235-3878.

We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality

  • • Session management
  • • Security features
  • • Form functionality

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand site usage

  • • Page views and navigation
  • • Traffic sources
  • • User behavior patterns

Marketing Cookies

Track campaign effectiveness

  • • Ad performance
  • • Conversion tracking
  • • Retargeting ads

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings

  • • Language preferences
  • • Display settings
  • • Region/location

Managing Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can block or delete cookies, but this may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Tools: We may use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and other third-party tracking tools. These services have their own privacy policies governing data collection.

9. Third-Party Websites & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, financing partners, and payment processors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through our website.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, or shared.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information (subject to exceptions).
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell your information).
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at [email protected] or call toll-free at (205) 235-3878.

12. International Users & Data Transfers

Gemini Inked is based in the United States (Alabama). If you are accessing our services from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and understand that U.S. privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Sending an email to your registered email address
  • Posting a prominent notice on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Privacy Officer - Gemini Inked

Mailing Address:

Gemini Inked
Privacy Inquiries
Birmingham, Alabama

Privacy Email:

[email protected]

General Email:

[email protected]

Response Time: We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. For urgent matters, please call us directly.

Your Privacy is Our Priority

We are committed to transparency, security, and respecting your privacy rights. If you have any questions or concerns, we're here to help.