Privacy Policy

Ink Masters Tattoo Expo & Golden Wave Tattoo Invitational

Effective Date: October 19, 2026

Ink Masters Tattoo Expo and Golden Wave Tattoo Invitational ("we," "us," or "our") respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information collected through our websites, ticketing services, and events held throughout the United States.

By accessing our websites, purchasing tickets, registering for events, or providing personal information, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our services:

Personal information, including your name, email address, phone number, and billing information.
Transaction information, including ticket purchases, payment confirmations, and purchase history.
Event registration details, including selected event locations, dates, and ticket types.
Technical information, including IP addresses, browser types, cookies, and website activity.
Information voluntarily provided through inquiries, forms, or communications.

Payment card information is handled through our third-party payment processors in accordance with their respective security and privacy practices.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected may be used to:

Process ticket purchases and event registrations.
Deliver digital tickets, receipts, and confirmations.
Verify ticket ownership and event admission.
Communicate event updates, schedule changes, postponements, or cancellations.
Respond to customer inquiries and provide support.
Improve our websites, events, and customer experience.
Send promotional communications where permitted by law.
Prevent fraud and comply with applicable legal obligations.

3. Payment Processing and Ticket Purchases

All online and in-person ticket purchases are subject to our published Ticket Terms and Refund Policy.

ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS, RETURNS, OR EXCHANGES, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW.

Transaction information may be retained for accounting, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, and legal compliance.

Our payment processing providers may independently collect and process information necessary to complete transactions.

4. Information Sharing

We may share necessary personal information with authorized third parties, including:

Ticketing and registration platforms.
Payment processing companies.
Website hosting and technology providers.
Event operations and admission personnel.
Email and communication service providers.
Government authorities when legally required.

We do not disclose personal information to unrelated third parties for their independent marketing purposes without appropriate authorization.

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our websites may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website traffic, remember preferences, and support website security.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings and any privacy controls provided on our websites.

6. Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

However, no electronic transmission or storage system can guarantee complete security.

Personal information is retained only as reasonably necessary for business operations, event administration, legal obligations, and legitimate recordkeeping purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence and applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:

Request access to personal information maintained about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of eligible personal information.
Opt out of certain marketing communications.
Exercise additional privacy rights provided by applicable state law.

Requests may be subject to identity verification and legally permitted exceptions.

Opting out of promotional communications does not prevent us from sending essential transactional or event-related notices.

8. Photography and Video at Events

Our events may include photography, filming, and other media coverage. Attendees may appear in photographs or recordings captured in public event areas.

Information about event photography, recordings, and promotional use of attendee images may be provided through separate event notices, admission terms, or consent procedures where required.

9. Children's Privacy

Our websites and ticketing services are not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.

If we become aware that personal information was collected in violation of applicable children's privacy laws, we will take appropriate steps to address the information.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our websites may contain links to external websites, sponsors, vendors, artists, or ticketing providers.

We are not responsible for the independent privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage visitors to review their respective privacy policies.

11. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy as our business practices, services, or legal requirements change.

Updates will be published on our official website with a revised effective date. Material changes will be communicated as required by applicable law.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, personal information, or privacy-related requests, please contact the event organizer through the official website or designated customer support channels for Ink Masters Tattoo Expo or Golden Wave Tattoo Invitational.