Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Inksty ("we", "us") is a social platform for tattoo enthusiasts operated by BigHillMedia GbR, Postfach 2078, Mannheim, Germany. Contact: info@bighillmedia.com.

2. Information we collect

• Account data — email address, display name, optional avatar, and authentication identifiers when you sign up.
• Content you upload — photos, comments, profile information, follows and likes.
• Technical data — IP address, device and browser information, basic usage analytics required to operate and secure the service.

3. How we use information

We process information to provide the service, authenticate users, display content, prevent abuse, comply with legal obligations and improve the platform. Profile information and public content you post are visible to everyone.

4. Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We share data with vetted service providers (hosting, authentication, content delivery) under appropriate contractual safeguards, and when legally required.

5. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may access, correct, or delete your data, withdraw consent and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise your rights, contact info@bighillmedia.com.

6. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the operator shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising from your use of the service. The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

7. User content & indemnification

You retain ownership of content you upload but grant Inksty a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, distribute, and otherwise use such content in connection with operating the service. You represent that you have the necessary rights to all content you upload and agree to indemnify and hold the operator harmless from any claims arising from your content or your use of the service.

8. Children

Inksty is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect data from such users.

9. Governing law & dispute resolution

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to use of the service shall be resolved exclusively through binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association. You waive any right to participate in a class action.

10. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced on this page.