Legal · Data Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Homs Tattoo, owned and operated by Jodex Abellona, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) of the Philippines. By using our website or booking our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

01 — Collection

Information We Collect

When you book an appointment or interact with our website, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Full name — to identify you and personalize your booking
  • Email address — to send booking confirmations and updates
  • Phone number — for appointment coordination and reminders
  • Appointment details — including preferred date, time, tattoo size, and placement
  • Service type — whether you prefer home or walk-in service

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as government IDs, financial data, or health records unless expressly required and consented to.

02 — Purpose

Why We Collect Your Data

Your personal information is collected solely for the following purposes:

  • To process and confirm your tattoo appointment booking
  • To send you email confirmations and appointment reminders
  • To communicate with you regarding your appointment or design
  • To maintain an internal record of appointments and client history
  • To improve our services and client experience

We will never use your data for purposes beyond what is stated above without your explicit consent.

03 — Storage & Security

How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely on a protected private server. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal information.

Access to your data is restricted to Jodex Abellona only, as the sole operator of Homs Tattoo. No third parties have access to your personal data, except for the email delivery service used to send booking confirmations.

Your data is retained for a period of one (1) year from your last appointment, after which it will be securely deleted.

04 — Sharing

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

Your data may only be disclosed in the following limited circumstances:

  • When required by Philippine law or a valid legal order
  • To email delivery services solely for the purpose of sending your booking confirmation — your data is not stored or used by these services beyond delivery

05 — Your Rights

Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act

As a data subject under RA 10173, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

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

Right to Correction

Request corrections to any inaccurate or outdated information.

Right to Erasure

Request the deletion of your personal data from our records.

Right to Object

Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

Right to Portability

Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Complain

File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

06 — Cookies

Cookies & Tracking

Our website does not use tracking cookies, analytics, or third-party advertising scripts. We do not monitor or profile your browsing behavior.

07 — Changes

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

08 — Contact

Data Protection Contact

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Officer

Jodex Abellona

Owner, Homs Tattoo

📧 tattoohoms@gmail.com

📍 Lopez Jaena St., Digos City, Davao del Sur

📘 facebook.com/jodex.abellona

You may also file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) at privacy.gov.ph.