The Piercing Shop Privacy Policy


Last Updated: 11/01/2025


This Privacy Policy describes how your information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with the website for www.thepiercingshopaz.com ("we," "us," or "our"), located in Arizona.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your data is handled.



Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:


A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Appointment details
  • Messages submitted through contact forms


B. Automatically Collected Information

  • When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring websites
  • This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.



How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Schedule and manage appointments
  • Communicate with you about services, promotions, and updates
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
  • Comply with legal obligations



Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: Third‑party companies that help us operate our website, scheduling system, marketing tools, or analytics.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request.
  • Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of the business assets.



Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Enhance site functionality
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Improve user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.


Marketing

We may use your Personal Information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, etc. ourselves or by using our third party subcontractors for the purpose of providing you with promotional materials, concerning our services, which we believe may interest you or inquiring about services we provide that you may be in need of or may be interested in. 


Out of respect to your right to privacy we provide you within such marketing materials with means to decline receiving further marketing offers from us. If you unsubscribe we will remove your email address or telephone number from our marketing distribution lists. 


Please note that even if you have unsubscribed from receiving marketing emails from us, we may send you other types of important e-mail communications without offering you the opportunity to opt out of receiving them. These may include customer service announcements or administrative notices.


Messaging Terms & Conditions


General

When you opt-in to the service, we will send you a message to confirm your signup.


By opting into messages, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing and informational text messages from The Piercing Shop. Automated messages may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system to the mobile telephone number you provided when signing up or any other number that you designate.


Message frequency varies, and additional mobile messages may be sent periodically based on your interaction with The Piercing Shop. The Piercing Shop reserves the right to alter the frequency of messages sent at any time to increase or decrease the total number of sent messages. The Piercing Shop also reserves the right to change the short code or phone number or alphanumeric sender where messages are sent


Your usual message and data rates may apply. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your mobile provider. Your mobile provider is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.


Your consent to receive marketing messages is not a condition of purchase.


Carriers

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.


Cancellation

Messages will provide instructions to unsubscribe either by texting STOP or through an included link. After you unsubscribe, we will send you a message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed and no more messages will be sent. If you would like to receive messages from The Piercing Shop again, just sign up as you did the first time and The Piercing Shop will start sending messages to you again.


Info

For support regarding our services, email us at thepiercingshopaz@gmail.com or, if supported, text \"HELP\" to our messages at any time and we will respond with instructions on how to unsubscribe. If we include a link in messages we send you from The Piercing Shop, you may also access instructions on how to unsubscribe and our company information by following that link.


Transfer of Number

You agree that before changing your mobile number or transferring your mobile number to another individual, you will either reply \"STOP\" from the original number, unsubscribe using the link included in our messages (if one is provided), or notify us of your old number at thepiercingshopaz@gmail.com. The duty to inform us based on the above events is a condition of using this service to receive messages.


Privacy

If you have any questions about your data or our privacy practices, please visit our https://www.thepiercingshopaz.com/privacy.


Messaging Terms Changes

We reserve the right to change or terminate our messaging program at any time. We also reserve the right to update these Messaging Terms at any time. Such changes will be effective immediately upon posting. If you do not agree to a change to these Messaging Terms, you should cancel your enrollment with our messaging program. Your continued enrollment following such changes shall constitute your acceptance of such changes.



Data Security

We implement industry‑standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure servers
  • Encrypted data transmission where applicable
  • Limited access to personal information

However, no electronic transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.



Your Rights (U.S. & Arizona Residents)

While Arizona does not have a state‑specific privacy law like California, we strive to provide transparency and give you control over your data. You may:

  • Request access to personal information we have about you
  • Request corrections or updates to your information
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions

To exercise any of these rights, email us at thepiercingshopaz@gmail.com.



Retention of Data

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Meet legal or accounting obligations
  • Resolve disputes



Third‑Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.



Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a minor has provided information, please contact us.



Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date.



Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:


The Piercing Shop
Email: thepiercingshopaz.com
Phone: 480.331.4359
Address:

2268 E Williams Field Rd

Ste 107

Gilbert, AZ 85295