Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Scott Automations collects, uses and protects information in relation to INKY.

Who we are

INKY is operated by Scott Automations, a UK-based sole trader.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
[email protected]

What INKY does

INKY is designed to help tattoo artists manage initial client enquiries through Instagram and related messaging channels. It helps gather useful enquiry details so artists can review them and decide how they wish to respond.

INKY is not designed to replace the artist, make booking decisions, provide final quotes, or handle payments.

Information INKY may collect

Depending on how an enquiry is handled, INKY may collect and process:

Name
Instagram handle
Email address, if provided
Phone number, if provided
Tattoo idea and description
Reference images
Placement information
Placement photos, if provided voluntarily
Preferred timeframe
Conversation history relating to the enquiry
Enquiry summaries generated from the conversation

Information INKY is not designed to collect

INKY is not intended to collect or process:

Bank account details
Payment card information
Government identification documents
Other sensitive financial information

Artists and clients should not share bank details, card details or other sensitive financial information through INKY. Payments and deposits should be handled using the artist's usual trusted payment methods.

How information is used

Information collected through INKY is used to:

Respond to initial tattoo enquiries
Gather the details an artist needs to review an enquiry
Create enquiry summaries for the artist
Help artists manage new enquiries more efficiently
Provide onboarding, support, maintenance and troubleshooting
Improve INKY based on real-world use and artist feedback

Artist control

Artists remain in control of their inbox, client conversations and booking decisions. INKY is intended to support the initial enquiry stage only.

Data is retained until deleted by the artist, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Administrative access

INKY is built on a managed platform. Scott Automations may have administrative access to client accounts for the purposes of setup, onboarding, technical support, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Scott Automations does not actively monitor client conversations as part of the service. Any access is intended only to support the operation and improvement of INKY.

Third-party providers

INKY uses third-party service providers to operate the service, including:

GoHighLevel, for CRM, automation and messaging infrastructure
Meta, for Instagram-related integrations
OpenAI, for AI-assisted responses and enquiry summaries

These providers may process information where necessary to deliver the INKY service.

Cookies

The Scott Automations website may use standard cookies provided by the website platform. A cookie notice may appear when you first visit the site.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, individuals may have rights including the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the use of their personal information.

If you would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact:
[email protected]

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time as INKY develops. Any updates will be published on this page.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, contact:
[email protected]