ARTDistrictUSA

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 5, 2026

1. Introduction

ARTDistrictUSA ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

By using ARTDistrictUSA.com, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email, password, name, phone number
  • Artist Verification: Government ID, proof of address (optional)
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card details)
  • Profile Information: Artist bio, portfolio, social media links
  • Transaction Data: Purchase history, shipping addresses, order details

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, browsing patterns
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Cookies: Session cookies, analytics cookies, preference cookies

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information from Stripe (payment processing) and Google Analytics (usage analytics).

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Process transactions and deliver purchased artwork
  • Verify artist identities and prevent fraud
  • Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer support
  • Improve platform functionality and user experience
  • Send marketing emails (opt-out available)
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Personalize your experience and recommendations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

  • Stripe: Payment processing
  • Shipping Carriers: Delivery of artwork
  • Email Services: Transactional and marketing emails
  • Analytics Services: Google Analytics for usage insights

4.2 Artists and Buyers

When you make a purchase, your shipping address is shared with the artist to fulfill your order. Artists see buyer names and shipping details but not payment information.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Security

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

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security audits
  • Limited employee access to personal data
  • PCI-compliant payment processing via Stripe

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

6.1 GDPR Rights (European Union)

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

6.2 CCPA Rights (California)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@artdistrictusa.com

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality (login, cart)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Marketing Cookies: Track ad performance and personalize content

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit platform functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will promptly delete the information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Comply with legal obligations (tax records, transaction history)
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

After account deletion, we may retain anonymized data for analytics purposes.

11. Marketing Communications

You may receive promotional emails from us. You can opt-out at any time by:

Note: You will still receive transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates, account notifications).

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our website. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:

Email: privacy@artdistrictusa.com
Phone: 702-760-3006
Mail: ARTDistrictUSA Privacy Team, [Address], USA