Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Art Gallery ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and email address when you create an account
• Payment information when you make purchases (processed securely through Stripe)
• Download history and preferences

Usage Information

• Pages visited and time spent on our platform
• Search queries and artwork interactions
• Device and browser information
• IP address and general location data

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our services
• To process your transactions and deliver purchased content
• To send you verification emails and important updates
• To improve our platform and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Email verification required for account activation
• Secure password hashing and storage
• Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Payment processing handled by PCI-compliant Stripe

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies and local storage to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services:

• Cloudflare: Content delivery and security
• Stripe: Secure payment processing
• MailChannels: Email delivery services

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Export your data in a portable format

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Account data is typically deleted within 30 days of account closure, except where required by law.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@openartgallery.xyz

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through a notice on our platform. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.