Artuvi Inc. – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 6th, 2024
At Artuvi Inc. (“Artuvi,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our platform, including the website and mobile application (collectively referred to as the “Platform”). By using Artuvi, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services. The data collected may include:
1.1 Personal Data
- Registration Information: When you register an account, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, username, and date of birth.
- Profile Information: You may provide additional personal information in your profile, including your bio, portfolio, profile picture, and professional details.
- Payment Information: If you make payments or receive payments through the Platform, we may collect financial information such as billing address, credit card details, or other payment method data. Payment information is processed through secure third-party providers.
1.2 Usage Data
We collect information on how the Platform is accessed and used, including:
- Device Information: Information about the device you use to access the Platform (e.g., mobile device, computer) including the device’s unique identifier, IP address, browser type, operating system, and geographic location.
- Log Data: When you visit the Platform, we collect information such as your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Platform and to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for several purposes, including:
- To Provide and Maintain the Platform: To ensure that the Platform functions correctly and efficiently, including managing user accounts and providing personalized experiences.
- To Improve the Platform: To enhance our services based on user feedback and usage patterns.
- To Communicate with You: To respond to inquiries, provide customer support, send newsletters, and notify you of updates to the Platform, including changes to this Privacy Policy or Terms and Conditions.
- To Process Transactions: To facilitate payments or commissions between users, including processing financial transactions.
- For Marketing and Promotion: To send you promotional material, which you can opt-out of at any time.
- To Enforce Our Terms and Conditions: To monitor compliance with our Terms and Conditions, prevent fraud, and take action against inappropriate user behavior.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements or respond to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, hosting services, email delivery services, and analytics providers. These providers are required to protect your information.
- With Other Users: Some of your information (such as your profile, portfolio, or public posts) is visible to other users of the Platform as part of the networking and collaboration features of Artuvi.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:
- Comply with a legal obligation.
- Protect and defend our rights or property.
- Prevent fraud or illegal activity.
- Protect the personal safety of users or the public.
- Business Transfers: If Artuvi undergoes a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another service provider.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, including for marketing purposes.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw your consent to the processing of your data at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing your data.
- Complaints: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority if you believe that we have violated your rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. We may retain and use your information for longer periods to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you wish to delete your account, please follow the instructions in your account settings or contact us.
7. Children’s Privacy
Artuvi is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
8. Third-Party Services
The Platform may include links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. Artuvi is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing the Platform from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries that may have different data protection laws than your own jurisdiction.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal data. These rights include:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
- Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of your personal data (Artuvi does not sell your data, but this applies to companies we may work with).
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under CCPA.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the Platform, and the “Effective Date” will be updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Artuvi Inc.
Email: [email protected]
