Last Updated: 10/19/2025

Modified Monkey (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is responsible for the lovely website, https://modifiedmonkey.co.za (which we call the “Service”).

This page tells you exactly what data we grab, why we grab it, and how we handle it when you’re using our Service. Mostly, we’re just trying to make things run smoothly.

 

Definitions (The Jargon Explained)

 

• Personal Data: This is any information that relates to a specific, identifiable human—like you!

• Usage Data: This is the automatic stuff your device sends us just for showing up. It’s like a digital footprint: your IP address, what browser you use, which pages you lingered on (we know you like the gallery), and other technical bits.

• Cookies: Tiny files that chill out on your device. They help us remember you so the website doesn’t act like it’s met you for the first time, every time.

 

What We Collect (And Why We Need It)

 

We collect different types of info for a very simple purpose: to improve our Service and make your life easier.

 

Types of Data We Snag:

 

1. Personal Data (The Identifiers): While booking a service or signing up, we might ask for a few details that help us know who you are and where to find you. This may include:

   • Email address (So we can actually talk to you).

   • First name and last name (Optional, but helps us yell the right name).

   • Phone number (Optional, for urgent “your appointment is now” texts).

   • Address (Optional, for really urgent mail, maybe a birthday card?).

2. Usage Data (The Digital Footprint): This is the info your browser or mobile device automatically sends our way when you visit the site. We use it to see what’s popular and what’s broken.

 

How We Use Your Data (Our Mission Statement):

 

We use your Personal Data for things like:

• Providing and maintaining our Service (Keeping the lights on).

• Managing your Account (Making sure your login works).

• Sending you marketing and promotional communications (Only if you say “yes,” of course!).

• Responding to your inquiries (Answering your brilliant questions).

• For internal analysis like audits and research (Basically, trying to be better).

• Complying with legal obligations (Trying to keep the lawyers happy).

 

Data Retention (How Long We Hold On)

 

We keep your Personal Data only as long as we need to fulfill the purposes listed here. We keep Usage Data for a shorter time, unless we need it to make our security stronger, improve the website, or if a grumpy law says we have to keep it longer.

 

Disclosure of Your Data (We Share, But Not That Much)

 

We may share your Personal Data with third-party vendors who help us run this show (like website hosting or payment processors). They are legally bound to keep your data confidential and cannot use it to start their own rival piercing studio.

We may also have to disclose your data if:

• The law insists (The grumpy lawyers are back).

• We need to protect your safety or the safety of others (Being good citizens).

• We’re preventing fraud or other shady business (Being the good guys).

• We need to enforce our terms and conditions (Being serious for a second).

 

Your Rights (Especially if you’re in the EU)

 

If you’re an EU resident, the GDPR gives you certain superpowers over your data. You have the right to:

• Request access to your Personal Data (See what we have).

• Request a correction (Tell us we misspelled your name).

• Request erasure (Ask us to delete your digital self).

• Object to processing (Tell us to stop using it).

• Request restriction (Ask us to only use it for certain things).

• Request a transfer (Move your data to a new home).

 

Cookies (Those Little Digital Snitches)

 

Yes, we use cookies. You can tell your browser to refuse them all or warn you when one is being sent. Just know that if you go full anti-cookie, some parts of our Service might get a little moody and not work properly.

 

Links to Other Websites (Not Our Problem)

 

Our Service might have links that take you to other websites. Once you click that third-party link, you’re on their turf. We are not responsible for their well-being or their Privacy Policy, so please go read their rules!

 

Changes to This Policy (The Fine Print Updates)

 

We might update this Privacy Policy now and then (usually when those grumpy lawyers send us new paperwork). We’ll let you know about any changes by posting the new version right here on this page.

 

Contact Us (Say Hello)

 

Got a question about this policy, or just want to tell us about your day? Contact us anytime: info@modifiedmonkey.co.za