Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ArtGraduates ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our Service at ArtGraduates.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an artist profile, we collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password
• Profile Information: Biography, country, art category, website URL
• Content: Artwork images, titles, descriptions

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, interactions
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication

2.3 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
• Cloudflare Turnstile: For bot protection and security

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Create and display your public artist profile
• Send important Service-related notifications (e.g., password reset, email verification)
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests

4. Public Information

Your artist profile is public by design. The following information is visible to anyone:

• Your name, biography, and country
• Your artwork images and descriptions
• Your website URL (if provided)

Your email address is protected and only displayed to logged-in users to prevent spam harvesting.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• Passwords are securely hashed using bcrypt
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View all personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request complete deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies only:

• Session Cookies: To keep you logged in (expires when browser closes)

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies beyond Google Analytics.

9. Third-Party Links

Artist profiles may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: ArtGraduates.com