Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

USAIY Art Circle, operated by USAIY Art Circle, 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 USAIY Art Circle, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Country of residence
• Phone number (optional)
• Profile photo (optional)
• Social media links (optional)
• Payment information for subscriptions and transactions

Artist Information

For artists, we additionally collect:

• Artistic style and medium preferences
• Portfolio and artwork details
• Biography and artist statement
• Sales and auction history

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our platform, we automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and location data
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Process transactions and subscriptions
• Display your artwork and profile on the platform
• Facilitate auctions and sales between artists and collectors
• Send important updates about our services
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Analyze platform usage and trends
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

Public Profile Information

Your artist profile, including your name, bio, profile photo, and artwork, is publicly visible on the platform. You can control what information is displayed in your settings.

Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers for payment processing, hosting, analytics, and email communications. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

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

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and employee training

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze platform usage
• Deliver relevant content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our platform.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@usaiy.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal, accounting, or business purposes for up to 7 years.

Artwork and transaction records may be retained longer for historical and legal purposes.

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 for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

USAIY Art Circle is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.