1. Introduction
Artheon Museum ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our digital platform and services. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: Email address, username, display name, and password (encrypted)
- Profile Information: Avatar/profile picture, bio, and preferences
- User Content: Artworks you upload, exhibitions you create, comments, and descriptions
- Communications: Messages you send to us or other users through the platform
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information:
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, artworks browsed, search queries, and interactions (likes, saves)
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session identifiers, preferences, and authentication tokens
2.3 Guest User Data
For users who browse without creating an account, we store certain preferences in your browser's local storage, including artwork likes. This data remains on your device and can be migrated to an account if you choose to sign in.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Authenticate users and manage accounts
- Personalize your experience and provide recommendations
- Process and display user-generated content
- Communicate with you about updates, new features, and exhibitions
- Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
4.1 Essential Cookies
Required for authentication, security, and basic functionality. These cannot be disabled.
4.2 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site through services like Vercel Analytics. You can opt out of these cookies.
4.3 Preference Cookies
Remember your settings such as theme preference, language, and display options.
You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner and your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to provide and improve our platform. These services may collect information about you and include:
- Authentication Services: For secure user account management
- Cloud Hosting and Storage: For website hosting, databases, and file storage
- Analytics Services: For understanding usage patterns and improving performance
- Search Services: For powering our artwork search functionality
- Content Providers: Museum APIs and data sources for artwork information
These services have their own privacy policies and terms. We carefully select service providers that maintain appropriate security and privacy standards, but we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Public Content: Exhibitions, comments, and artworks you choose to make public are visible to all users
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account at any time, though some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Object: Object to certain processing of your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@artheonmuseum.org.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.
12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: contact@artheonmuseum.org
General Inquiries: artheonmuseum.org/contact