Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Artful Vows ("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 visit our website and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an artist account, we collect your name, email address, password, and professional information including artist biography, location, and portfolio details.
- Profile Data: Information about your artistic practice, causes you support, donation percentages, and social media links.
- Communications: When you contact us, we collect the information you provide in your messages.
- Payment Information: Payment processing is handled by secure third-party providers. We do not store credit card details.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and actions taken.
- Device Information: We collect device type, browser type, IP address, and operating system.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. See Section 6 for more details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services
- To process your artist application and manage your account
- To connect artists with wedding registry platforms
- To communicate with you about your account and our services
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect against fraud and ensure platform security
4. Information Sharing
We share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Registry Platforms: Artist profiles and artwork information are shared with partner registry platforms (Zola, The Knot, etc.) to enable listings.
- Public Profile: Your artist profile, portfolio, and cause information are publicly visible to potential buyers.
- Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Secure development practices
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve our services
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some features of our website.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain uses of your data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@artfulvows.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
14. Data Protection Officer
For privacy-related inquiries, you can also contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@artfulvows.com.