Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Sternin LLC, doing business as Apple Core Tattoo (“Apple Core Tattoo,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and protects information submitted through our website and text messaging services.

Information We Collect

• Your name, phone number, Instagram handle, and other contact information.
• Your tattoo idea, preferred placement, approximate size, scheduling details, and related messages.
• Reference or inspiration images that you choose to send or upload.
• SMS consent records and communications between you and Apple Core Tattoo.
• Basic technical information such as browser type, device type, and general usage data.

How We Use Information

• Respond to tattoo consultation requests.
• Discuss tattoo concepts, pricing, availability, scheduling, and preparation.
• Send appointment confirmations, reminders, rescheduling information, and aftercare support.
• Request additional reference images or information needed for your tattoo project.
• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website and customer service.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, carrier, and recordkeeping requirements.

SMS and Mobile Information

When you voluntarily opt in to receive text messages from Apple Core Tattoo, message frequency varies based on your consultation, appointment, and customer-support needs. Message and data rates may apply.

You may reply STOP at any time to opt out of text messages. Reply HELP for assistance.

Mobile information, phone numbers, and SMS messaging consent will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

We may share limited information with service providers that help us deliver requested services—such as website hosting, messaging, scheduling, or security—only as reasonably necessary to perform those services. These providers are not authorized to use your mobile information or SMS consent for their own marketing.

SMS Consent Is Optional

Consent to receive SMS messages is voluntary and is not a condition of purchasing tattoo services or submitting a consultation request. You may still submit a consultation without agreeing to receive automated text messages.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose information only when reasonably necessary to operate our business, fulfill your request, protect our rights or safety, investigate misuse, comply with law, or respond to a valid legal request.

Data Retention and Security

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for consultations, appointments, customer support, business records, dispute resolution, and legal compliance. We use reasonable safeguards, but no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

Your Choices

You may ask us to update or delete information you submitted, subject to legal and business recordkeeping obligations. You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Contact

Apple Core Tattoo
Sternin LLC
Mesa / Gilbert, Arizona
Business text number: (480) 454-7492
Instagram: @applecoretattoo