Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]

At ArtTrackers.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (the “Services”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide

Account Data: Name, email, username, profile information, avatar, biography, and links.
Artwork Data: Images, titles, location metadata, descriptions, and related artistic information.
Contact Data: Messages sent via our contact forms or support channels.

b. Automatically Collected Data

Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and interactions.
Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies to remember preferences and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies via your browser settings.

c. Blockchain & Certificates

If you claim a digital certificate for your artwork, we may store:

Certificate hash and metadata
Associated wallet address (if applicable)
Blockchain transaction ID (publicly available on the blockchain)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Create and manage your user profile
Display artworks and user-generated content
Issue certificates and write them to the blockchain
Provide customer support
Improve and secure our platform
Communicate with you (account-related notifications, updates, etc.)

3. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data:

With service providers: For hosting, analytics, and email delivery (e.g., AWS, Cloudflare)
With blockchain networks: When issuing certificates (public hashes only)
When required by law: To comply with legal obligations or defend our rights
In business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct or delete your information
Object to certain uses
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, email us at [privacy@arttrackers.com].

5. Data Security

We implement security best practices to protect your data, including HTTPS, secure storage, role-based access, and regular audits. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.

6. Retention

We retain data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services. Blockchain data is immutable and cannot be deleted once recorded.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover this, we will delete the data.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may link to third-party sites (e.g., Instagram, marketplaces). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

9. International Transfers

If you access ArtTrackers from outside the United States, be aware that your information may be transferred to and stored in the U.S. or other jurisdictions.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or by posting a notice on our site.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, contact:

ArtTrackers LLC
Email: [privacy@arttrackers.com]
Website: https://www.arttrackers.com