Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Artistry ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our website and discovery services (collectively, the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Controller responsible for your personal data is:

3. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data to provide our discovery services and improve your experience.

• Personal Data: If you voluntarily sign up for our newsletter or waitlist, we collect your email address.
• Usage Data: We collect information on how you access the Service, including your IP address, browser type, device type, and the pages you visit.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to track activity on our Service (see "Cookie Policy" below).

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following legitimate business interests:

• To Provide the Service: To display curated artwork and editorial content relevant to your interests.
• To Improve Our Platform: Analyzing usage data to understand which art styles and artists are most popular among our users.
• For Marketing: If you have opted in, to send you newsletters about new artist drops or guides. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in the email.
• For Affiliate Attribution: To ensure that when you click a link to a merchant partner (e.g., Etsy), the referral is correctly tracked so we can be credited.

5. Affiliate Disclosure & Third-Party Links

Important Note: Artistry is a visual discovery platform, not a retailer. We do not sell products directly, nor do we process payment transactions.

• Affiliate Relationships: We participate in affiliate marketing programs, including Awin, FlexOffers, and the Etsy Affiliate Program. This means we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through our links at no extra cost to you.
• Third-Party Websites: Our Service contains links to third-party merchant sites (such as Etsy.com). Once you click these links, you leave our Service. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before making a purchase.

6. Data Sharing & Service Providers

We do not sell your personal data. We share your data only with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze web traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and examine the use of this Service, to prepare reports on its activities, and to share them with other Google services.
• Mailchimp: We use Mailchimp to manage our email marketing and waitlists. If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored on Mailchimp's secure servers.
• Affiliate Networks: (Awin, FlexOffers) use tracking cookies to verify referrals when you click "Shop" or "View" on an artwork.

7. Your Rights (UK & GDPR)

Under the UK GDPR, you have specific rights regarding your data:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten").
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for marketing emails at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email we send.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@getartistry.app.

8. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to personalize content and analyze our traffic.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the site to function securely.
• Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics): Help us understand how visitors interact with the site.
• Affiliate Cookies: Used by our partners (e.g., Etsy via Awin) to track sales originating from Artistry. These cookies typically expire after 30 days.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or use our Cookie Consent Tool to manage your preferences, though some parts of our Service may not function properly without them.